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  • The KJ Show Episode 132: Purple Energy: Creating Green Energy in Red and Blue States

    The KJ Show Episode 132: Purple Energy: Creating Green Energy in Red and Blue States
    Jun 12 2025
    The future of energy in the United States isn't determined by the debate over green energy. Instead, it's the realization that both red states and blue states have invested in solar and wind power, and this partnership leads to the rise of purple energy.

    On The KJ Show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss how these efforts, on both sides, may affect the development of clean energy in the United States, especially as more Americans are becoming leery of renewable energy.

    Please sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter exploring these energy topics in depth.
    #greenenergy; #redstates; #bluestates; #cleanenergy; #windpower; #solarpower; #Republicans; #Democrats
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    54 min
  • The KJ Show Episode 131: Nuclear Fallout

    The KJ Show Episode 131: Nuclear Fallout
    Jun 4 2025
    In April, President Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at revitalizing the nuclear power industry in the United States. These Executive Orders will expedite approval for nuclear power plants, reassess current regulatory and licensing requirements, and encourage the installation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

    But what is the fallout from these new orders? Will these new orders weaken the safeguards surrounding nuclear energy, or will they unleash a new type of nuclear reactor —SMRs, which have a smaller and more flexible footprint?

    On today's show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss the ramifications of these orders on the energy industry (click on the following link: The KJ Show).

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    Hashtags: #nuclearenergy; #sheep; #Trump; #ExecutiveOrders; #SMR; #VPP; #nuclearplants; #supportfornuclearenergy; #Galluppolls; #fracking;
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    56 min
  • The KJ Show Episode 130: Blackout for Renewables

    The KJ Show Episode 130: Blackout for Renewables
    May 28 2025
    On April 28, 2025, 55 million people lost power for nearly a day across Spain and Portugal. But it's still unclear what caused this major blackout. Some think it was the overreliance on renewable energy, specifically wind turbines and solar PV, while others blame "a solar flare."

    Other theories poor maintenance on wind turbines and the failure of solar PV systems that serve Spain and France.

    On today's show, our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, will discuss how overreliance on renewable energy leads to a false sense of security. Spain and Portugal are just the latest examples of this, which has caused similar issues in the U.K. and Switzerland (click on the following link: https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/).


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    #renewableenergy; #Spain; #iberia; #windturbines; #solarflare; #outages; #energystar; #turbinedeaths; #duckcurve; #UKblackout; #portugal; #inertia
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    58 min
  • The KJ Show Episode 129: The False Promises of Electrification

    The KJ Show Episode 129: The False Promises of Electrification
    May 21 2025
    Electrification sounds like a good idea. Everything is powered using carbon-free sources, such as wind, solar, and hydro. But electrification isn't practical for everyone or every jurisdiction. In fact, some governments are rethinking their electrification policy as they weigh the costs against the benefits.

    On today's show, Jeff Ihnen, President of MichaelsEnergy, will join our discussion on electrification. As an engineer who has worked in the energy industry for nearly 30 years, Jeff brings a unique perspective regarding the challenges facing the industry, especially the push for electrification.

    Please tune into The KJ Show and join our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, for this lively discussion. You can also share your thoughts by calling 866-451-1451 or sending your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com.

    Be sure to sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter exploring these energy topics in depth.
    #electrification; #Tesla; #stoves; #heatpumps; #electricalgrid; #jevonsparadox; #MichaelsEnergy; #GHGemissions; #fossilfuels;
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    54 min
  • The KJ Show Episode 128: Crazy Climate Strategies

    The KJ Show Episode 128: Crazy Climate Strategies
    Apr 30 2025
    For the past 20 years, scientists, environmental activists and researchers have tried to develop solutions to minimize the impacts of climate change. Today's episode explores some of these ideas—which range from the practical to the fanciful.



    Join our host, Dr. Katherine Johnson, on the KJ Show (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/) as she describes the practicality of some of these proposals. Please share your thoughts by calling 866-451-1451 or sending your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com.


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    #climatechange; #geoengineering; #sun; #volcanos; #mountains; #Greenland; #artic; #trees; #drones; #woollymammoths; #drones; #windpower
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    56 min
  • The KJ Show #127 - AI’s Insatiable Appetite

    The KJ Show #127 - AI’s Insatiable Appetite
    Apr 25 2025
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a true disruptor- changing how we work and interact. But it is also a major energy user.

    The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that global data centers will use around 415 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2024, or roughly 1.5% of global power usage. This figure is expected to more than double to 945 TWh by 2030 and could reach as high as 1,720 TWh by 2035- which is roughly the equivalent of the electric usage in Japan.

    Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, explains that this explosive growth requires more electricity, which "has major consequences for the global energy sector. There is no AI without energy – specifically electricity."

    But how will the aging global electric grid meet these new demands? On today's show, our
    host Dr. Katherine Johnson will discuss the implications that AI has on energy usage and sustainability.

    Join the KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/). Share your thoughts by calling 866-451-1451 or sending your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com.

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    #AI; #datacenters; #energyusage; #energyefficiency; #powergrid; #DeepSeek; #fossilfuels; #reneawableenergy
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    56 min
  • The KJ Show Episode 126: Coal's Comeback

    The KJ Show Episode 126: Coal's Comeback
    Apr 16 2025
    Coal is back in the headlines as the Trump Administration renews its commitment to mining coal. While environmentalists worry about the harm and pollution caused by coal emissions, others believe that "clean" coal is the best way for America to generate sufficient electricity to meet rising energy demand.

    But here's the paradox. While the United States and the EU have been trying to reduce their reliance on coal, other nations, including China and India, continue to build coal-fired plants at a blistering pace. Some less developed countries, including Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Malaysia, are committed to a coal-fired economy.

    So, what are we to do? Should we pull back on our coal mining to protect the environment, even though our emissions are significantly lower than those of China and India? Or do we seize this opportunity to sell coal to these countries as part of a larger trade strategy?

    On today's show, host Dr. Katherine Johnson will discuss the role that coal plays in the rapidly growing global economy and provide a balanced view of the pros and cons of "clean coal."

    Join the KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/). Share your thoughts by calling 866-451-1451 or sending your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com.


    Please sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter exploring these energy topics in depth.

    Hashtags: #cleancoal; #India; #China; #coalwashing; #carbonstorage; #coalplants; #renewables; #EasterBunny; #carbonfootprint
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    56 min
  • The KJ Show Episode 125 - The Many Languages of Climate Change

    The KJ Show Episode 125 - The Many Languages of Climate Change
    Apr 9 2025
    The language surrounding climate change is evolving, with terms like "climate crisis" and "climate emergency" gaining traction to emphasize urgency and the severity of the issue, while also considering how language can influence public perception and action.



    But recent studies show that these terms are vague, erroneous and designed to create undue alarm.Join Dr. Katherine Johnson, our host, to discuss the evolving language of climate change—and its political implications.



    Check out the KJ Show at 11 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday (https://boldbravetv.com/11am-the-kj-show/). Share your thoughts by calling 866-451-1451 or sending your comments to kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com.


    Be sure to sign up for Dr. KJ's Energy Rx, a free weekly newsletter exploring these energy topics in depth.

    #greenwashing; #greenhushing; #bluewashing; #extremeweatherevents; #flooding; #globalwarming; #globalcooling; #carbonpollution; #GHGemissions; #CO2
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    55 min