Dutch province unveils solar bicycle path, forgetting it’s not on the equator
15 Jul 2021 Leave a comment
Cycling is popular in the Netherlands [image credit: expatica.com] There’s a reason why fixed solar panels should be, and usually are, angled at about 35-40 degrees in northern Europe. It’s called the optimal tilt angle. This cycle path with panels flat on the ground is so simple-minded it’s embarrassing, or ought to be.
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Authorities in a central Dutch province opened what they are billing as the world’s longest solar bicycle path Wednesday, mixing sustainable energy with emission-free travel, says TechXplore.
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Climate Change Elevator Speech
15 Jul 2021 Leave a comment
On a recent post Judith Curry challenged commenters with this question:
How would you explain the complexity and uncertainty surrounding climate change plus how we should respond (particularly with regards to CO2 emissions) in five minutes?
The video was an impressive offering from John Shewchuk, and I thought it worth sharing here.
Allied Defense During Spring Offensives 1918 I THE GREAT WAR Special
14 Jul 2021 Leave a comment
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Rats! Tesla won’t pay for rodent damage to cars
14 Jul 2021 Leave a comment
Any Teslas round here? [image credit: Edal Anton Lefterov @ Wikipedia] A bit of light relief perhaps, unless you’re already one of the victims or could soon become one. Are electric cars more appealing than combustion-engined types to hungry rodents? Check those brake cables.
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Elon Musk may have a rat problem, says The New York Post.
Fans of the South African billionaire’s electric cars say rats, mice and rodents are chomping down on their Teslas.
And despite having dropped tens of thousands of dollars to buy the pricey vehicles, Tesla refuses to cover the damage.
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