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Jan 21, 2024

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.

A Climate Policy Proposal Based on the “Anthropogenic Climate Effect” Metric

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Jan 21, 2024

Rethinking Our Climate Change Response With the “Anthropogenic Climate Effect” (ACE)

ACE = (Capacity Adjustment — Adaptation Gap) x Exposure

Rethinking Our Climate Change Response With the “Anthropogenic Climate Effect” (ACE)

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Jul 31, 2023

Is the Tesla Solar Roof Worth It?

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

Is the Tesla Solar Roof Worth It?

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Jul 18, 2023

What’s the Point of Battery Electric Cars?

That’s a good question, New Toyota Prius.

What’s the Point of Battery Electric Cars?

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Jul 8, 2023

Understanding the World’s Most Fundamental Problems

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

Understanding the World’s Most Fundamental Problems

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Apr 13, 2023

Tesla Master Plan Part 3: Teardown By an Energy System Modeler

The perfect opportunity to get our facts straight

Tesla Master Plan Part 3: Teardown By an Energy System Modeler

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Jan 30, 2023

Analyzing the Most Severe Risks of Climate Change and Climate Alarmism

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

Analyzing the Most Severe Risks of Climate Change and Climate Alarmism

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Jan 21, 2023

Climate Change is an Optimization Problem, Not an Emergency

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

Climate Change is an Optimization Problem, Not an Emergency

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Jan 1, 2023

01.01.2030: Looking Back on a Lost Decade

Reality exposes the limitations of the green growth ideal.

01.01.2030: Looking Back on a Lost Decade

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Sep 15, 2022

A Detailed Guide to Dramatically Lower Energy Bills

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

A Detailed Guide to Dramatically Lower Energy Bills

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A research scientist studying different pathways for decoupling economic development from environmental destruction.

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