It's finally here. Part 1 of RMP's three-part series exposing Michael Barnard's anti-hydrogen reporting at Cleantechnica and on his podcast Redefining Energy - TECH. Part 2 will drop next Sunday (10/19/25). Part 3 will drop the Sunday after that (10/26/25).
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Michigan based 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting our fresh water resources & advocating for the #hydrogen economy.
A short post calling for balance and reason when supporting sustainable energy. It simply boggles my mind that people shut down sustainable solutions in favor of unsustainable ones. Their modus operandi is always the same: energy ignorance.
https://www.respectmyplanet.org/publications/international/global-green-energy-paradox-balancing-ideals-with-realities
https://www.respectmyplanet.org/publications/international/global-green-energy-paradox-balancing-ideals-with-realities
@GregCocks awesome share thanks! RMP maps hydrogen infrastructure on the surface. These look like cool resources to learn more about subsurface H2.
A large lithium-ion battery fire at Moss Landing recently forced evacuations and has sparked industry-wide concerns about safety in energy storage systems. With the growing adoption of lithium-ion batteries, incidents like this highlight the urgent need for improved safety protocols and preventive measures. It's essential that the industry works together to reduce these risks for the safety of communities. Full story: https://www.respectmyplanet.org/publications/li-ion-batteries/massive-lithium-ion-battery-fire-at-moss-landing-spurs-evacuations-and-industry-concerns
Massive Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at Moss Landing Spurs Evacuations and Industry Concerns
Moss Landing, Monterey County, CA — A massive lithium-ion battery fire broke out at the world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Moss Landing on January 16, 2025, prompting …
@icanbob This is the way. If you look at solar curtailment in California it is massive in April and May when production is highest and weather is mildest (i.e. no heating or cooling required). These are the times to bank energy. The curtailments break records as more and more solar capacity comes online. Interesting stuff Bob.
@kimon Respectfully disagree. If you assume every person in the world was as motivated as you to ramp up renwables and discontinue fossil fuel use, it would still take decades to switch over. But, there are people that dont even care, therefore it will take even more decades. Fossil fuel use 20 yrs ago was approx 82%. Fossil fuel use today is approx 82%. You dont have to support CCS, but it is to the detriment of GHG abatement regardless of your philosophical stance.
@kimon There is no faster or more economical way to reduce CO2 to atmosphere than CCS. Most people opposed to CCS are opposed because of an anti fossil fuel ideaology. But that ideaology doesn’t change the fact that the world uses primarily fossil fuels. Admit dependency and do something or deny dependency and do nothing. Those are the choices for people concerned about GHGs.
@icanbob It’s a good read and I can tell you are thinking of ways to benefit Ontario. Agree that electrolysis makes sense for Ontario’s wind. Bloom’s tech is interesting and benefits from pairing with waste heat. Can make 40% more H2 with same electrical input as low temp PEM. The article I published today mentions two Bloom projects: high temp directed solar SOEC in California and high temp nuclear waste heat SOEC in Minnesota.
Just published Sunday 1/12/25: RMP's comprehensive look at all hydrogen production locations in USA & Canada. This report details 225 locations making gray, brown, blue, green, brown, and pink hydrogen in traditional markets (Oil Refining & Ammonia) as well as emerging markets (Mobility & Power To Grid). If you're interested in how & for what & where H2 is produced, check it out.
@maugendre Would that include never buying solar panels or lithium-ion batteries bc China is the only source? It’s complicated, no?