New Zealand First’s Epic U-Turn on Oil and Gas
We vote for it. And we pay for it. Over and over.
Energy Security
The New Astrology of Net Zero
The time has come to stop treating climate policy as a religion and start treating it as every sensible tradesman would treat any major project. With scepticism. With humility. With evidence. And above all else, with a tape measure in hand.
Nuclear Safety and Einstein’s Truth
Fantasy speculation is well and good. But then you need real-world evidence to show whether the fantasy speculation is true or false.
We Threw ‘Renewable’ Energy Away at Record Levels Last Year
This is not the same as the ‘waste’ of having spare gas or coal generators because they are despatchable and wind and solar are not.
The Coming Nuclear Renaissance Is Small and Mighty
Small modular reactors are available now and offer a very constructive way to meet our energy needs. Our energy future is bright. No unreliable wind and solar required.
Waitaki Power Scheme Approved for Another 35 Years
“It also means we can step up the work we’re doing to explore opportunities to add more storage and generation to this scheme,” Meridian Chief Executive Mike Roan said.
The Conversation the PM Would Rather Avoid
Chris Penk asked for a conversation. The adult answer is to have one.
The Case for Nuclear Energy
If we really want to make energy more affordable, perhaps it is time to look at alternatives like nuclear energy.
Green Policy Is Deadlier Than Guns
Politicians do not just refuse to fix their mistakes: they save their loudest contempt for whoever is rude enough to mention them, or daring enough to fix them.
Hundreds of Flights Axed as Jet Fuel Runs Dry
Holidaymakers could face summer disruption.
The Idea of Electrification as an Answer
Unawareness, blind ignorance and a sense of unreality.
Boofhead Is Beyond a Joke
How does someone this stupid float to the top of even the Labor punchbowl?