4 chapters across the catalog
Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany will temporarily reactivate coal and oil-fired power plants to address energy shortages caused by the war in Ukraine. The European Union confirmed that member states increasing coal reliance due to the crisis will be exempted from certain carbon emission reduction goals.
China Coal Shortage, Australian Import Resumption
China quietly resumes purchasing Australian coal after a year-long unofficial ban to combat a severe domestic power crunch. Despite seeking alternative supplies from Kazakhstan and the U.S., the shortage continues to cause industrial shutdowns and record-high energy prices.
Netherlands Power Grid Capacity, Robotic Chicken Processing
The Netherlands is facing a power grid crisis as the push for electrification and the removal of natural gas from homes exceeds the grid's capacity. The hosts discuss the unintended consequences of green energy policies and a report on robotic chicken processing plants in the country. A local source claims the shift to robotics was driven by a lack of migrant labor rather than environmental concerns.
Venezuela Power Shortage, Clock Malfunction History
A 2003 report from Venezuela describes how a power shortage caused the nation's electric clocks to run slow, losing 150 seconds per day. The hosts use this to illustrate the potential consequences of messing with the 60Hz cycle in the United States.
