
Episode 1512 • • 12:48 - 19:43
1512: Cash is Criminal
Global Stilling and Renewable Energy Limitations in Europe
Western Europe and the UK experienced a significant wind drought, forcing a reliance on gas and coal as wind power generation plummeted to 3%. Scientific projections suggest that rising Arctic temperatures may lead to global stilling, a phenomenon where wind speeds decrease across the Northern Hemisphere. Despite having vast coal reserves, the UK has largely banned coal fires, leading to concerns about energy security during periods of low renewable output.
