<![CDATA[Stories by Schalk Cloete on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@schalk.cloete?source=rss-6e06fb28185d------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/2*BAqiRUo8AsA6AQspqIANEw.jpeg Stories by Schalk Cloete on Medium https://medium.com/@schalk.cloete?source=rss-6e06fb28185d------2 Medium Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:46:49 GMT <![CDATA[A Climate Policy Proposal Based on the “Anthropogenic Climate Effect” Metric]]>

Smarter prioritization can dramatically lower the costs and enhance the benefits of addressing climate change.

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ACE = (Capacity Adjustment — Adaptation Gap) x Exposure

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Widely differing interpretations from a tech enthusiast and an energy system modeler

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That’s a good question, New Toyota Prius.

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The key to a sensible roadmap for navigating the 21st century

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The perfect opportunity to get our facts straight

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Both are large. Both are unlikely. Both are routinely ignored or downplayed by advocates on different sides of the argument.

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A former alarmist’s explanation of why alarmism is the wrong response to climate change

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Reality exposes the limitations of the green growth ideal.

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How an understanding of the scientific fundamentals helps me consume 10x less energy than average

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