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Month: April 2023
Reliable Renewables
A bit complicated, but there is a new rule to penalize unreliable energy sources and reward reliable ones. Since renewables have this reputation of being unreliable it seems this was a quiet way to prop up existing gas and coal plants. Turns out that so far, this is benefitting renewables, mostly wind.
Gas Generators Get Caught With Their Plants Down
Why Neoliberalism Needs Neofascists
I think the title is a bit misleading. I would say traditional fascist techniques are required by those in power now that no one believes neoliberal promises (“trickle down economics”). All that is left now is the politics of scapegoating combined with violence. There is a possibility of a return to actual democracy, where masses of people have actual power to improve their situation by voting, but it seems to be a slim possibility. The article is broad in it’s approach but mostly a critique of Modi’s India. From Boston Review.
Steven A. Guccione 