Things are Starting to Heat Up - Part IX 10

[dik]

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

 

[enginesrus]

3 years in a row. High pressure forcing all Seattle's rain down south, drying out Seattle. And heating Canada as well, you know the fires.

 

[TugboatEng]

Californians may hate to hear this, but there are places in the world other than California. With possible increased precipitation, they could be in for a 'whole pile' of different 'hurt'.

I use my California experience because despite all of the doom and gloom we see in the news, things appear to be quite normal. I've even heard things like California is experiencing unprecedented drought, unprecedented flooding, unprecedented burning and none of these things are true. It really casts a shadow on all of the other unprecedented stories I hear.

 

[dik]

I'm with the government, and I'm here to help you (one of the three great lies).

"Republican lawmakers are making it harder for power companies to pivot away from coal. Their constituents may be paying the price."

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/06/us/coal-plants-republican-lawmakers-energy-transition-invs/index.html

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

 

[TugboatEng]

I'm with the government, and I'm here to help you (one of the three great lies).

This is ironic, no?

 

[dik]

Yup... was an expression of my youth 60 years back, and little has changed.

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

 

[TugboatEng]

What changed your mind?

 

[TugboatEng]

This is an interesting video because we all know the history of that car but this line is ahead of its time. 120 in the shade in 1959! 13:20 for reference.

https://youtu.be/5EQXmhGhEZM

Nothing is unprecedented.

 

[JoshPlumSE]

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help."

 

[dik]

This predated Ronald...

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

 

[dik]

Country efforts on Climate Change.

"Every year countries pledge to cut their greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to curb the impacts of climate change.

But still global temperatures keep rising.

Just last month, scientists announced that average global temperatures would probably pass the 1.5C threshold for the first time in the next five years. As temperatures rise the world will see more devastating heatwaves, wildfires and floods."

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65754296

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

 

[dik]

Tranna going electric?

"NFI Group Inc. says it has signed a five-year deal to build up to 621 40-foot battery-electric buses for the Toronto Transit Commission.

The contract includes a firm order for 186 Xcelsior Charge NG heavy-duty transit buses, as well as the option for up to an additional 435 of the same buses."

https://winnipegsun.com/business/mo...-for-up-to-621-battery-electric-transit-buses

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

 

[dik]

Canadian codes are starting to recognise climate change.

https://www.constructioncanada.net/...y-efficiency/?qnewsletter=20230607&en_click=1

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

 

[TugboatEng]

I wouldn't say that has anything to do with climate change. We have to build more efficient buildings because our population is growing and we are not increasing our power generation capabilities.

Developers love these policies because they price out individuals when talking things like home construction.

 

[dik]

I suspect that it has a strong influence. With extreme heat and cold, proper building envelope design reduces the need to heating as well as cooling. This has a direct effect on the use of power (electrical energy). In addition, the cost of this commodity will continue to increase, with additional savings (in this case financial).

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

 

[TugboatEng]

Energy efficiency is contrary to managing extreme temperatures. Heating and air conditioning are already capable of handling the most extreme temperatures on Earth. These buildings are being built with less heating and air conditioning.

 

[dik]

...and the environments can be more comfortable and enjoyable with less energy demand. When I put new windows in our place in Oshawa 25+ years ago. I used triple glazed, low E, argon filled units... far more intense than most glazing at the time. We used to be able to stand at the front windows and feel the cold outside... with the new glazing did not occur.

The main issue is reducing our dependence on energy... not accommodating heat or cold that may follow... my focus was to reduce my use of energy.

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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik

 

[TugboatEng]

Insulation is great for a single family home but every highrise building I have experienced requires significant air conditioning to make it habitable. Most single family homes don't "require" air conditioning.

My experience is that energy efficient buildings meet their goals by not including laundry in the building. Laundry is the largest per capita energy load in most of our homes.

 

[Tomfh]

Yep. In Australia we generally use clotheslines. I always get energy bill shock when it’s been a rainy period and we resort to the clothes dryer.

 

[SwinnyGG]

Energy efficiency is contrary to managing extreme temperatures

Uh ok.

 

[TugboatEng]

You like being pedantic. What the heck does this mean?

The newly introduced changes to the BC Energy Step Code require 20 per cent better energy efficiency for most new buildings in the province.

No understanding of efficiency. A 20% reduction in energy consumption is not a increase in efficiency.