Topic: Hydropower

3 chapters across the catalog

No Hugs For You!
Episode 1390 2:34:20 - 2:37:47

1390: No Hugs For You!

European Energy Crisis and The Failure of Energiewende

Germany's "Energiewende" policy is struggling as renewable sources fail to meet demand. Low water levels in Scandinavia have reduced hydropower exports, while Germany continues to shut down its remaining nuclear plants. This has left Europe increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas, leading to record-high energy prices across the continent.

OTARD
Episode 1147 2:22:28 - 2:25:21

1147: OTARD

California Hydropower and Trudeau's Plastic Fail

California is reportedly moving to exclude hydropower from its "renewable energy" targets to drive more investment into wind and solar. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is mocked for a "virtue signaling" failure during a press conference where he struggled to explain how his family is reducing plastic use, mentioning "drink box water bottles."

Carbon Credits and the CIA
Episode 64 17:04 - 19:51

64: Carbon Credits and the CIA

Hydropower Environmental Impact, Trouw Daily Report

A report from the Dutch newspaper Trouw suggests that large-scale hydroelectric dams may contribute more to global warming than fossil fuel plants due to reservoir emissions. The World Commission on Dams estimates that between 40 and 80 million people have been displaced by such projects worldwide. There is skepticism regarding whether this information is legitimate environmental science or oil industry propaganda.