Jeff Alberts
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Eco-Activists and Limited Water Supply Stall California’s Planned “Lithium Valley” Mine Project - Watts Up With That? (opens the original)
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Back in 2023, Gov. Newsom was touting the development of this resource as part of his Net-Zero vision. Last week, I reported that federal officials were ordering the West to live within the limits of the Colorado River system. As a result, the annual water allocations for California, Nevada, and Arizona will be reduced by a combined 1.25 million acre-feet for the next two years. Interestingly, the water shortage is now affecting the state’s ability to create “Lithium Valley.” This development, w
When Media on the Left and Right Agree That Data Center Attacks Are Unfair, Maybe We Should Listen - Watts Up With That? (opens the original)
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This article was originally published at The Empowerment Alliance and is re-published here with permission. As anyone living in states with contested U.S. Senate and House races can attest, data centers are at the heart of this season’s political attack ads. Candidates who have expressed past support for the facilities that power artificial intelligence are portrayed as villains responsible for the rise in energy costs and a myriad of other societal ills – with the attacks often coming from cand
Backlash Against AI Data Centers Is Real, Organic, Widespread - Watts Up With That? (opens the original)
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Recently, Republican political operatives have been sounding the alarm about the bad politics of data centers. Data centers have become politically toxic, and the polling makes it undeniable. More than 70% of Americans oppose building a data center in their neighborhood. This isn’t only about energy costs, water usage, aesthetics, or noise. The American people are worried about artificial intelligence replacing human beings. They don’t want technology companies to build superintelligence. And th
Indonesia and India Are Jointly Planning a Hydrocarbon-Powered Future - Watts Up With That? (opens the original)
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A millennium ago, India’s Chola Kingdom commanded the seas of Southeast Asia, forming with the Indonesian archipelago deep mercantile and cultural roots and a shared economic destiny that lasted for hundreds of years. In the 21st century, these two giants are again engaging in complementary roles on the global stage. India is the world’s most populous nation, and Indonesia the fourth. Together, they represent 1.8 billion people intent on basic survival, industrial growth, and ascending the globa
An Extreme Lightning Event Started the Recent Northwest Wlidfires: Did Global Warming Play a Role? - Watts Up With That? (opens the original)
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On July 15/16, a massive lightning storm initiated several major wildfires east of the Cascade crest. As shown below, this was one of the most extreme lightning events in Northwest history. This story has escaped the notice of the media. Furthermore, several media outlets (including KING-5 news and the NY Times) and podcasters/Youtube channels have claimed that Northwest lightning has increased over time due to climate change. (see example below) Actual lightning data show that such claims are d
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