Michael Schellenberger

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Score -80

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Louder for the people in the back: Weather may have triggered the event, but it was not and cannot be the cause of the system’s collapse.

If you are an electric grid operator blaming the weather for your blackout, you should be fired!

FULL STORY HERE

4/28/2025, 4:55:40 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

Six days ago, the media celebrated a significant milestone: Spain’s national grid operated entirely on renewable energy for the first time during a weekday.

At 12:35 pm today local time, the lights went out across Spain and Portugal, and parts of France. Although power was

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

Renewables don't risk blackouts, said the media. But they did and they do. The physics are simple. And now, as blackouts in Spain strand people in elevators, jam traffic, and ground flights, it's clear that too little "inertia" due to excess solar resulted in system collapse.

The statement critiques the management of the electric grid, suggesting that blaming weather for blackouts is inadequate and that accountability is necessary. It engages in public discourse by addressing energy policy and infrastructure reliability.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to hold grid operators accountable, which can be seen as striving to do no harm by advocating for better management. [+1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The call for firing may be seen as disrespectful to individuals' dignity, potentially violating this principle. [-1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement lacks constructive dialogue and resorts to a personal attack by suggesting firing, which violates this principle. [-2]