Have you ever wondered why fossil fuel-related scenes like the refinery event in El Segundo, CA on October 2 are likely to be quickly forgotten while this isolated image from March 14, 2011 is the subject of frequent reminders & used to spread fear about nuclear energy?

This Florida egret seems to be comfortable with its gator neighbor.

When is peak consumption during a dunkelflaute? Does it really coincide with PV production?

In the US Northeast, approximately the same latitudes as Germany, the peak consumption in Jan is around 6-7 PM, well after sunset.

Source: US EIA Average hourly electricity load

Until NY defines nuclear energy to be “renewable energy” its 100% RE requirement for state agencies will conflict with its interest in hosting advanced nuclear projects.

I expect to see several gators sunning themselves today.

Here is one from a while back.

Activist groups have been pressing governments and corporations to make CO2 emissions reduction promises they cannot keep.
Those promises are now being used in litigation against the promiser.
What do you think that will do to the pace of new commitments?

Sharing a routine morning view - calming and thought-provoking period just before sunrise.

Though my posts will mostly be about energy and power, I might throw in a wildlife or landscape photo to add a little color and flavor.

During the spring of 2024, I caught this reddish egret chasing its lunch.