Monthly Archives: February 2023

I’m In Rain & Thankful For It – California Snow Halt

Posted on 24 February 2023 by E.M.Smith

A brief and rough trip report, so far. Continue reading →

Posted in Human Interest | 16 Comments

Tow Vehicle Saga (sort of) Ends (hopefully)…

Posted on 18 February 2023 by E.M.Smith

I know own a cargo trailer AND a tow vehicle that works. Next up is a run to California to pick up a load… well, after such formalities as getting a licence plate and insurance ;-) Continue reading →

Posted in Human Interest | 47 Comments

W.O.O.D. – 17 February 2023 – Ukraine Shrinks More, FORD On My Mind, Garden Growing, NATO Smells The Coffee

Posted on 17 February 2023 by E.M.Smith

W.O.O.D. for 17 February 2023 Continue reading →

Posted in W.O.O.D. | Tagged | 261 Comments

Why e-Vehicles, Solar & Wind Will Not “Transition”

Posted on 13 February 2023 by E.M.Smith

Why it is impossible to do the “Green Energy Transition”: Not enough minerals, it takes many times more solids mined than are possible, and the energy required is almost as much as the fossil fuels displaced. You are up against an exponential cost increase curve in mining. Continue reading →

Posted in Earth Sciences, Economics - Trading - and Money, Energy, Global Cooling, Global Warming General | 27 Comments