Nuclear Power
Nuclear Power The global demand for electrical power has been growing rapidly, fueled by urbanization, industrialization, and the increasing digitalization of modern economies. Population growth, especially in developing nations, is putting immense pressure on energy grids, as more households gain access to electricity for the first time. Top Drivers of Demand Urbanization: As cities grow, […]
Why Do We Need Trees?
Why Do We Need Trees? Every summer, I update my carbon footprint. In this blog post, I will explain more about this and provide options to address the issue. I hope you find it interesting and useful. Life on Earth depends on energy coming from the Sun. The greenhouse effect has protected life on Earth […]
The Case for Nukes
The Case for Nukes There have been many stories and books about climate change. I decided it was time to update my view on the subject. In the nineties and early 2000s, I was not so sure about climate change or where I stood. In 2008, I read Tom Friedman’s Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why […]
Can Carbon Neutral and Electricity Be Compatible? by John R. Patrick
https://youtu.be/LOi0EcYAoi8 Can Carbon Neutral and Electricity Be Compatible? by John R. Patrick On this past Sunday, I listened to Fareed Zakaria interview Ajay Banga, the new President of the World Bank and formerly head of Mastercard. Being asked about world hunger, poverty, disease, and debt problems around the world, Mr. Banga said the most important […]
News from johnpatrick.com – 02/17/2023
“It’s All About Attitude” https://www.johnpatrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/HEALTH-ATTITUDE-SERIES-LOGO-SPINNING-BOOK-WOODENDESK-24SECS-1920X1080.mp4 Health Attitude was the start this week. My marketing partner, Billy Wright, and I tried an Amazon promotional idea. We set the price at zero, and the books immediately starting “selling”, 241 of them. The theory behind the promotion is it will generate interest, people will tell others about the books, […]