Texas thought it had solved its significant electricity problem. Then data centers and crypto companies showed up. The state has to go back to the drawing board. More from Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247. More video: The world has too much oil.
Global warming makes hurricanes more violent by raising the temperature of the Atlantic surface waters. Fossil fuels cause climate change. Large oil companies produce fossil fuels. Should they pay for the damages from hurricanes? At least some people are arguing for that. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: World’s massive oil supply…
A Texas utility thinks it can solve the AI electricity problem by balancing loads with residential customers. Additionally, batteries could be used to store excess electricity for future use. The problem is that it’s an idea and hasn’t been tested. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: Massive supply of oil worldwide.
The number of large data centers worldwide topped 1,200. About two-thirds of those are outside the US. That means other nations probably have the same problem as America. Where does the electricity to run them come from? More video: World’s massive oil supply grows.
Real estate research firm S&P Case-Shiller reports that home prices nationwide rose 1.5% year over year in August. However, of the top 20 metros, Tampa lost the most value, down over 3%. The problem may be the brutal damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: World’s massive…
Home prices in Miami are falling, according to real estate research firm S&P Case-Shiller. Nationwide, home prices rose almost 2% in August year over year. Miami prices fell by more than that. The reason may be hurricane destruction and increased home insurance rates. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, discusses. More video: World’s massive oil…
AI, particularly AI data centers, could add $1 trillion to the US economy in just a few years. This means higher tax revenue and new jobs. The problem is, the data centers still don’t know where to find all the electricity they need. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: The world’s massive…
Utility Duke Power says it has a way to keep AI from being an energy hog —at least for residential electricity customers. Load balancing keeps the data center usage low when residential use is high. It also stores electricity in batteries for when it is needed. The challenge is that no one has figured out…
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has collected data on the effectiveness of wind and solar in generating electricity since 2021. The answer is better than expected. The contribution of each is between 30% and 50%. If that pace continues, there is a chance to phase out fossil fuels, unless demand explodes. Douglas A….
The world is pumping more oil than at any time in history. From a price standpoint, the question is: which can handle more pain — OPEC+ or the US? For now, both are making money, so the race is not over. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247 explains. More video: What does three feet of…
Donald Trump continues to sell American energy as he circles the globe. From Europe to Asia, he continues to get nations to source their energy needs from the US. And, the sale is not “green.” It is for oil and gas. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: What does three feet of…
Buffalo has a $6 million snow removal budget. However, global warming has increased the amount of snow the city gets by warming Lake Erie. That problem is going to worsen over time. Buffalo may not have a large enough budget. More video: What does three feet of rain look like?
AI data centers have caused numerous severe inconveniences in the US. Some built overseas have had a profound negative effect on many people. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, discusses. More video: What three feet of water looks like
Bill Gates has a nuclear power startup called TerraPower. It has raised $1.4 billion from Gates and several VC firms. If its technology works, Gates says it could be part of the future of nuclear energy. It is about to build a 345-watt nuclear power plant. The target is to use its energy to power…
A look at Category 4 and Category 5 hurricanes shows they rarely make landfall. When they do, they are often the most dangerous weather events in local history. A look at landfall patterns since the 1850s shows that Florida is the state hit hardest by monster storms. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More…
Heated air, increased by climate change, is causing airline turbulence to become more frequent and violent. Additionally, these turbulences are often impossible to forecast. The warning to “fasten your seatbelt” is good advice now more than ever. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, discusses. More video: Three feet of rain
Oracle and several other tech companies and financial firms have raised $38 billion for a new data center. It shows that investments for these have spread beyond tech companies and utility companies. It also shows that banks are willing to take on AI risk. The investment raises two questions. Will AI become a profitable business?…
South Africa plans to spend billions of dollars to cut its reliance on coal by 2039. What the government does not have entirely figured out is what will replace coal. Its dilemma is similar to that of many other developed nations. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: Trump does more to damage…
Americans don’t want huge AI server farms near their homes. Data centers can drive up electricity rates and use vast amounts of local water. And, people are worried about emissions from the facilities. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief at Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: Trump does more to damage the climate
Climate Central’s analysis of the climate risks to major cities shows that across Florida, 505,000 homes are at risk of being destroyed by flooding this century. The process has already started, particularly in Tampa during Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: Trump does more to damage the environment.
The Trump Administration plans to enact legislation that would make it hard to sue fossil fuel companies for pollution damage. It could save these companies hundreds of billions of financial liabilities, similar to what hit Big Tobacco in the 1990s. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief of Climatecrisis247, explains. More video: Trump’s attack on the climate continues.
