Hydrocarbons power Asia’s air conditioners, and aren’t fossil fuels
Tom KirkmanIndependent Project Manager
Hydrocarbons are the primary power source for air conditioners in Asia during the hot summer months.
There simply is no way around this fact.
/ Side note, hydrocarbons are *not* “fossil fuels”.
The term “fossil fuel” was a remarkably successful marketing term which was coined by Rockefeller a century ago, to imply scarcity of oil, and thus increase the selling price of his oil.
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“Fossil fuels, often blamed for causing Asia’s hot summers due to global warming, are helping people survive the sweltering heat
Yes, coal-fired power plants, despite their caricature of evil by know-nothing journalists, continue to play a crucial role in ensuring energy security during challenging summers.
In the densely populated metropolitan areas of Asia, air conditioners and ceiling fans powered by fossil fuels are essential for the well-being of millions in the summer heat.
The presumption of the net zero crowd that these appliances can be powered by wind turbines and solar panels is as much a fantasy as the notion that burning coal will “boil” the planet.
… Despite the unprecedented increase in coal-powered capacity, the country [India] still faces a shortage this year.
One reason could be the misplaced trust in renewable energy, which not only diverts critical investment away from fossil fuels but also makes the grid less reliable when demand is high.
Wind and solar power, frequently promoted as the future of energy, demonstrate their glaring limitations during times when they are needed the most.
… To meet rising energy demand, Asian nations should abstain from catering to climate virtue signaling and instead halt investments in solar and wind power.
Fossil fuels, along with nuclear power, have proven to be the more reliable sources and consistent with the aim of keeping power affordable for those seeking to improve their economic lot.”