And let's not forget their massive solar farm operations, high speed mag lev trains - all electric. 'Green washing', my butt.
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 AM
And let's not forget their massive solar farm operations, high speed mag lev trains - all electric. 'Green washing', my butt.
True - an equivalent solar/wind farm & battery can be installed sooner and at lower cost than methane.
Let's do some quick simple math. We are told that the data center boom will be powered by natural gas (methane) in the US. Even thought methane is a climate killer and gas power is much more expensive than renewables.
However, we are being told this is the only way forward.
It is a lie.
However, we are being told this is the only way forward.
It is a lie.
February 13, 2026 at 12:33 AM
True - an equivalent solar/wind farm & battery can be installed sooner and at lower cost than methane.
"MINISTER DEFENDS SOLAR FARM INCREASE"
#RalphBlackburn for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
#EdMiliband has defended the raft of #SolarFarms and wind turbines being built across #Yorkshire, saying they will "cut bills and give us energy security".
#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
#RalphBlackburn for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
#EdMiliband has defended the raft of #SolarFarms and wind turbines being built across #Yorkshire, saying they will "cut bills and give us energy security".
#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
February 13, 2026 at 12:45 AM
"MINISTER DEFENDS SOLAR FARM INCREASE"
#RalphBlackburn for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
#EdMiliband has defended the raft of #SolarFarms and wind turbines being built across #Yorkshire, saying they will "cut bills and give us energy security".
#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
#RalphBlackburn for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
#EdMiliband has defended the raft of #SolarFarms and wind turbines being built across #Yorkshire, saying they will "cut bills and give us energy security".
#YorkshirePost
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS
Apparently Anxious Failure has a mini solar farm on his property.
February 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Apparently Anxious Failure has a mini solar farm on his property.
If any aliens are scouting around the Solar System please stop by and pick me up so I can escape this turkey farm!
February 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
If any aliens are scouting around the Solar System please stop by and pick me up so I can escape this turkey farm!
"But the wind farm soon bca a casualty of Pres Trump’s efforts to slow — and sometimes revoke — fed approvals for wind and solar projects. A key environmental review of Jackalope by the Interior Dept was stalled for months, and the project is now effectively dead."
February 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
"But the wind farm soon bca a casualty of Pres Trump’s efforts to slow — and sometimes revoke — fed approvals for wind and solar projects. A key environmental review of Jackalope by the Interior Dept was stalled for months, and the project is now effectively dead."
I don't think they have to do eminent domain. Landholders up there will gladly build a solar farm if it brings in money.
February 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
I don't think they have to do eminent domain. Landholders up there will gladly build a solar farm if it brings in money.
the trouble is that as soon as you try to build a solar farm in any of those place, somebody pops up and says "why are you spoiling my view, build on a parking lot or warehouse roof instead".
February 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
the trouble is that as soon as you try to build a solar farm in any of those place, somebody pops up and says "why are you spoiling my view, build on a parking lot or warehouse roof instead".
Before the election Trump told the Fossil Fuel Industry to give him $1 Billion and they could talk. Well, it looks like they talked a lot because now, he already closed a Wind Farm and a Solar Farm and now, he's ERASED the Government's power to fight Climate Change..
NO SHAME WHATSOEVER...
NO SHAME WHATSOEVER...
Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Before the election Trump told the Fossil Fuel Industry to give him $1 Billion and they could talk. Well, it looks like they talked a lot because now, he already closed a Wind Farm and a Solar Farm and now, he's ERASED the Government's power to fight Climate Change..
NO SHAME WHATSOEVER...
NO SHAME WHATSOEVER...
Unironically, for the farmers and the local people and citizens of the state as a whole, a lot of land of the land used for "farming" would legitimately be better used as simply solar farm land.
Or even the agrovolatics that is happening in other places, given the supply crunch.
Or even the agrovolatics that is happening in other places, given the supply crunch.
February 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Unironically, for the farmers and the local people and citizens of the state as a whole, a lot of land of the land used for "farming" would legitimately be better used as simply solar farm land.
Or even the agrovolatics that is happening in other places, given the supply crunch.
Or even the agrovolatics that is happening in other places, given the supply crunch.
Why can preserved farmland not be used for solar farms? To me it makes sense to have a solar farm to make electricity that we despereately need right here in New Jersey. But having solar panels is considered 'industrial', whereas spraying the hell out of some crops with fertilizer is 'natural'.
February 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Why can preserved farmland not be used for solar farms? To me it makes sense to have a solar farm to make electricity that we despereately need right here in New Jersey. But having solar panels is considered 'industrial', whereas spraying the hell out of some crops with fertilizer is 'natural'.
I'm following a forum about urban planning, ecology, green tech, cycle infrastructure, etc.
Most stories are like "SOLAR POWER IS CHEAPER THAN EVER!" "WIND FARM IS GOING TO BE BUILT" "COUNTRY WILL REFOREST THIS LOCATION"
Meanwhile USA stories are like "GOVERNMENT SAYS WE SHOULD LICK RABID RATS!"
Most stories are like "SOLAR POWER IS CHEAPER THAN EVER!" "WIND FARM IS GOING TO BE BUILT" "COUNTRY WILL REFOREST THIS LOCATION"
Meanwhile USA stories are like "GOVERNMENT SAYS WE SHOULD LICK RABID RATS!"
a man in a tank top with the word rifle on it holds an american flag
ALT: a man in a tank top with the word rifle on it holds an american flag
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
I'm following a forum about urban planning, ecology, green tech, cycle infrastructure, etc.
Most stories are like "SOLAR POWER IS CHEAPER THAN EVER!" "WIND FARM IS GOING TO BE BUILT" "COUNTRY WILL REFOREST THIS LOCATION"
Meanwhile USA stories are like "GOVERNMENT SAYS WE SHOULD LICK RABID RATS!"
Most stories are like "SOLAR POWER IS CHEAPER THAN EVER!" "WIND FARM IS GOING TO BE BUILT" "COUNTRY WILL REFOREST THIS LOCATION"
Meanwhile USA stories are like "GOVERNMENT SAYS WE SHOULD LICK RABID RATS!"
Heck the state might not even need to subsidize utility-scale solar, thye might just need to pre-empt local zoning to prevent towns from blocking those kinds of installations. Also, preserved farmland cannot be used for solar farms, even though 'farm' is kinda in the name.
February 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Heck the state might not even need to subsidize utility-scale solar, thye might just need to pre-empt local zoning to prevent towns from blocking those kinds of installations. Also, preserved farmland cannot be used for solar farms, even though 'farm' is kinda in the name.
On Feb 10, the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County approved road contracts for Cooper and Texas Townships, addressed a major solar farm project, and considered extended road funding and legislative updates.
#kalamazoo #coopertownship #texastownship #publicmedia #solarfarm
#kalamazoo #coopertownship #texastownship #publicmedia #solarfarm
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County – February 10, 2026 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting
The Board approves road contracts for Cooper and Texas Townships, highlighting funding sources and project details. The meeting addresses a major solar farm project in Richland Township, involving …
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February 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
On Feb 10, the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County approved road contracts for Cooper and Texas Townships, addressed a major solar farm project, and considered extended road funding and legislative updates.
#kalamazoo #coopertownship #texastownship #publicmedia #solarfarm
#kalamazoo #coopertownship #texastownship #publicmedia #solarfarm
One of Miliband's 1st acts was approving a huge solar farm on the Suffolk and Cambs border which 2 county, 2 district and all parish councils affected objected to, regardless of ruling party. The developers are now seeking to expand the planning permission to allow for data centres. Zero net zero.
February 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
One of Miliband's 1st acts was approving a huge solar farm on the Suffolk and Cambs border which 2 county, 2 district and all parish councils affected objected to, regardless of ruling party. The developers are now seeking to expand the planning permission to allow for data centres. Zero net zero.
”For instance, a 1 MW solar farm might necessitate between 5 and 10 acres of land, while a larger 10 MW installation could require anywhere from 50 to 100 acres.”
100 acres is a little under 0.5 km^2
(Again these numbers are on Earth, not in space).
100 acres is a little under 0.5 km^2
(Again these numbers are on Earth, not in space).
February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
”For instance, a 1 MW solar farm might necessitate between 5 and 10 acres of land, while a larger 10 MW installation could require anywhere from 50 to 100 acres.”
100 acres is a little under 0.5 km^2
(Again these numbers are on Earth, not in space).
100 acres is a little under 0.5 km^2
(Again these numbers are on Earth, not in space).
It’s fascinating that under Trump we have slumping red county economy (tariffs, farm exports, immigrant farm labor, collapsing mfg, collapsing construction of mfg & solar/wind) and a growing blue county economy (AI, big hospitals / health care)
Pain for the base!
Pain for the base!
February 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM
It’s fascinating that under Trump we have slumping red county economy (tariffs, farm exports, immigrant farm labor, collapsing mfg, collapsing construction of mfg & solar/wind) and a growing blue county economy (AI, big hospitals / health care)
Pain for the base!
Pain for the base!
”10MW of data centre would require ~28 km² of solar panels ”
There is a mistake in the text, because the real world wind farm in the photo produces 13 MW of power.
There is a mistake in the text, because the real world wind farm in the photo produces 13 MW of power.
February 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
”10MW of data centre would require ~28 km² of solar panels ”
There is a mistake in the text, because the real world wind farm in the photo produces 13 MW of power.
There is a mistake in the text, because the real world wind farm in the photo produces 13 MW of power.
DONALD TRUMP IS BEING DONALD TRUMP. BEFORE THE ELECTION, HE TOLD THE FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY TO GIVE HIM $1 BLLION AND THEY COULD TALK. SINCE THEN, HE'S CLOSED A WIND FARM, A SOLAR FARM AND ORDERED THE PANTAGON TO BUY MORE COAL FIRED ELECTRICITY.
HE ONLY CARES ABOUT THE BOTTOM LINE, HIS BOTTOM LINE.
HE ONLY CARES ABOUT THE BOTTOM LINE, HIS BOTTOM LINE.
Trump Orders the Pentagon to Buy More Coal-Fired Electricity
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM
DONALD TRUMP IS BEING DONALD TRUMP. BEFORE THE ELECTION, HE TOLD THE FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY TO GIVE HIM $1 BLLION AND THEY COULD TALK. SINCE THEN, HE'S CLOSED A WIND FARM, A SOLAR FARM AND ORDERED THE PANTAGON TO BUY MORE COAL FIRED ELECTRICITY.
HE ONLY CARES ABOUT THE BOTTOM LINE, HIS BOTTOM LINE.
HE ONLY CARES ABOUT THE BOTTOM LINE, HIS BOTTOM LINE.
Darwin traditional owners feel ‘bulldozed’ by ambitious solar farm company’s approach to consultation
https://www.europesays.com/ie/333625/
A traditional owner says one of Australia’s most ambitious solar energy projects is “bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/333625/
A traditional owner says one of Australia’s most ambitious solar energy projects is “bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal…
Darwin traditional owners feel 'bulldozed' by ambitious solar farm company's approach to consultation - Ireland
A traditional owner says one of Australia's most ambitious solar energy projects is "bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal people" through its approach to
www.europesays.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Darwin traditional owners feel ‘bulldozed’ by ambitious solar farm company’s approach to consultation
https://www.europesays.com/ie/333625/
A traditional owner says one of Australia’s most ambitious solar energy projects is “bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/333625/
A traditional owner says one of Australia’s most ambitious solar energy projects is “bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal…
The biggest risk to biodiversity from a solar farm is the limited life of the application. If the fields revert to farmland there os a huge drop in biodiversity.
February 12, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The biggest risk to biodiversity from a solar farm is the limited life of the application. If the fields revert to farmland there os a huge drop in biodiversity.
Yep. That's me. And anyone who disagrees with you, I suspect. How about you look at your local planning portal for a solar farm application you numbnut?
All the docs will be there including the BNG statements, layout and landscape drawings and planting plans.
All the docs will be there including the BNG statements, layout and landscape drawings and planting plans.
February 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Yep. That's me. And anyone who disagrees with you, I suspect. How about you look at your local planning portal for a solar farm application you numbnut?
All the docs will be there including the BNG statements, layout and landscape drawings and planting plans.
All the docs will be there including the BNG statements, layout and landscape drawings and planting plans.
So no actual data, just insults ?
There are three solar farms near where I live (one under construction) they are built on low grade farm land.
They have created new hedge rows and renovated existing ones, the two completed ones have wildflowers and grass growing between and under the panels...
There are three solar farms near where I live (one under construction) they are built on low grade farm land.
They have created new hedge rows and renovated existing ones, the two completed ones have wildflowers and grass growing between and under the panels...
February 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
So no actual data, just insults ?
There are three solar farms near where I live (one under construction) they are built on low grade farm land.
They have created new hedge rows and renovated existing ones, the two completed ones have wildflowers and grass growing between and under the panels...
There are three solar farms near where I live (one under construction) they are built on low grade farm land.
They have created new hedge rows and renovated existing ones, the two completed ones have wildflowers and grass growing between and under the panels...
We escaped to the country for idyllic village life – now we face being imprisoned by sea of solar panels
Chris and Maggie Firth say are considering selling up their home in North Clifton over the solar farm plans – but the government says green energy will help bring down energy bills
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Chris and Maggie Firth say are considering selling up their home in North Clifton over the solar farm plans – but the government says green energy will help bring down energy bills
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We escaped to idyllic life in country – now we face being imprisoned by solar panels
Chris and Maggie Firth say are considering selling up their home in North Clifton over the solar farm plans – but the government says green energy will help bring down energy bills
www.independent.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:49 AM
We escaped to the country for idyllic village life – now we face being imprisoned by sea of solar panels
Chris and Maggie Firth say are considering selling up their home in North Clifton over the solar farm plans – but the government says green energy will help bring down energy bills
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Chris and Maggie Firth say are considering selling up their home in North Clifton over the solar farm plans – but the government says green energy will help bring down energy bills
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