# big government (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover big government. Page: Feed: --- ## [August 23rd – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 581](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/23/august-23rd-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-581/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-23rd-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-581) _2026-08-23 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in \[…\] The post August 23rd – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration… ## [Sunday August 23rd – Open Thread](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/23/sunday-august-23rd-open-thread-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sunday-august-23rd-open-thread-2) _2026-08-23 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. \[…\] The post Sunday August 23rd – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . ## [Trade Talks Collapse – Prime Minister Carney Talking Alot, President Trump Remains Quiet](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/22/trade-talks-collapse-prime-minister-carney-talking-alot-president-trump-remains-quiet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trade-talks-collapse-prime-minister-carney-talking-alot-president-trump-remains-quiet) _2026-08-22 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is delivering speeches, holding press conferences and trying to justify his position following the collapse of negotiations between the USA and Canada. Meanwhile, President Trump and his trade team are intentionally quiet. In all high-stakes negotiations, deals and financial issues, the apex predators always know you make your point clearly \[…\] The post Trade… ## [Sunday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/sunday-173/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sunday-173) _2026-08-22 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 10 out of 10 based on 6 ratings ## [How to win the culture war — show them the future they think they want](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/how-to-win-the-culture-war-show-them-the-future-they-think-they-want/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-win-the-culture-war-show-them-the-future-they-think-they-want) _2026-08-22 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ By Jo Nova Independent Women’s Voice have the right idea. Spread it around. It’s a great little video about the long term consequences of “free stuff”. Wouldn’t it be cool to see what the future actually might look like? pic.twitter.com/uthWHa6dBT — Independent Women’s Voice (@IWV) August 19, 2026 Conservatives let the left control the arts for far too long. 10 out of 10 based on 2 ratings ## [August 22nd – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 580](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/22/august-22nd-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-580/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-22nd-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-580) _2026-08-22 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in \[…\] The post August 22nd – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration… ## [Saturday August 22nd – Open Thread](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/22/saturday-august-22nd-open-thread-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saturday-august-22nd-open-thread-2) _2026-08-22 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. \[…\] The post Saturday August 22nd – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . ## [Talks Collapse – Tariffs Begin Now – A Direct and Confrontational U.S-Canada Trade War is Now a Reality](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/22/talks-collapse-tariffs-begin-now-a-direct-and-confrontational-u-s-canada-trade-war-is-now-a-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=talks-collapse-tariffs-begin-now-a-direct-and-confrontational-u-s-canada-trade-war-is-now-a-reality) _2026-08-22 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Moments ago, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered the news via his X account. Discussions between the U.S and Canada have collapsed. All trade representatives are called back home. The 50% U.S. tariffs against Canada are now in effect. A trade war begins. First, read the statement from Prime Minister Mark Carney, with the understanding \[…\] The post Talks Collapse – Tariffs Begin Now – A… ## [JD Vance Delivers Remarks on Jobs and the Economy from His Hometown in Middletown, Ohio](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/jd-vance-delivers-remarks-on-jobs-and-the-economy-from-his-hometown-in-middletown-ohio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jd-vance-delivers-remarks-on-jobs-and-the-economy-from-his-hometown-in-middletown-ohio) _2026-08-22 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Vice President JD Vance gave a speech today from his hometown in Middletown, Ohio. The theme of the speech was about U.S. jobs, economic nationalism and the rebuilding of American industrial strength. . Posted in Big Government, Economy, energy, JD Vance The post JD Vance Delivers Remarks on Jobs and the Economy from His Hometown in Middletown, Ohio appeared first on The Last Refuge . ## [Why Does James Comey Matter?](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/why-does-james-comey-matter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-does-james-comey-matter) _2026-08-22 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ During the 2016 effort to weaponize the institutions of government against the outside candidacy of Donald Trump, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) was headed by Richard Burr and Dianne Feinstein. After the 2016 election Senator Feinstein abdicated her vice-chair position to Senator Mark Warner in January 2017. While the SSCI was engaged in \[…\] The post Why Does James Comey… ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3xKdS1O8Hw5f) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [President Trump Lifts Tariff Quota on Imported Beef for 90 Days to Relieve Price Stress](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/president-trump-lifts-tariff-quota-on-imported-beef-for-90-days-to-relieve-price-stress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-lifts-tariff-quota-on-imported-beef-for-90-days-to-relieve-price-stress) _2026-08-22 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ President Donald Trump announced today that import quotas on beef will be lifted for a period of 90-days in an effort to remove pricing stress on cattle and give U.S. ranchers an opportunity to restore herd head count. The short-term effort is directed to lower consumer prices, while in the longer term the U.S. cattle \[…\] The post President Trump Lifts Tariff Quota on Imported Beef for 90 Days to… ## [President Trump South Carolina Rally with Darline Graham – 7:00pm ET Livestream](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/president-trump-south-carolina-rally-with-darline-graham-700pm-et-livestream/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-south-carolina-rally-with-darline-graham-700pm-et-livestream) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Tonight, President Donald Trump will appear at a rally in South Carolina to support the special election candidacy of Darline Graham. The anticipated start time of President Trump’s speech is 7:00pm ET with livestream links below. . . . Posted in Big Government, Donald Trump, Election 2026, Live Streaming, President Trump, RSBN The post President Trump South Carolina Rally with Darline Graham –… ## [Say What? China is building Ultra super critical coal fired power plants in just three years…](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/say-what-china-is-building-ultra-super-critical-coal-fired-power-plants-in-just-three-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=say-what-china-is-building-ultra-super-critical-coal-fired-power-plants-in-just-three-years) _2026-08-21 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ Lufeng Jiahuwan Coal Plant By Jo Nova The speed of construction would blow a Western political mind China pumped out 78GW of coal fired plants last year, which got me wondering why there was such a boom, especially since the current Chinese coal plants are only working at a bit over half their real capacity. Apparently the boom was instigated after widespread blackouts in late 2020 and 2021… ## [President Trump Announces Departure of Ed Martin from DOJ](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/president-trump-announces-departure-of-ed-martin-from-doj/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-announces-departure-of-ed-martin-from-doj) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Many people, CTH included, hoped Ed Martin would be a man inside the DOJ machine that could bring accountability for prior govt wrongdoing. That hope never materialized. Today, President Trump announces Mr Martin’s departure. \[SOURCE\] 🎶…”Where have you gone, Joe diGenova? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you”…🎶 Dan Scavino – “When you get \[…\] The post President Trump Announces Departure of Ed… ## [Chief Justice Roberts Stays DC Appellate Court Ruling – White House Construction of Ballroom Can Continue](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/chief-justice-roberts-stays-dc-appellate-court-ruling-white-house-building-of-ballroom-can-continue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chief-justice-roberts-stays-dc-appellate-court-ruling-white-house-building-of-ballroom-can-continue) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has stayed (removed) the lower court injunction blocking the White House from proceeding with Ballroom construction. The White House can now continue building the ballroom and national security complex. \[SOURCE\] {Background Story Here} Posted in Big Government, Lawfare, Military, President Trump, Supreme Court The post Chief Justice Roberts Stays DC… ## [President Trump and Former Antagonist Michael Cohen Have a Conversation](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/president-trump-and-former-antagonist-michael-cohen-have-a-conversation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-and-former-antagonist-michael-cohen-have-a-conversation) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Many may ask why President Donald Trump would give the time to a former lawyer who turned against him into one of the most antagonistic accusers, however, those questions can be reconciled by putting yourself in Trump’s shoes. No person in U.S. politics has been attacked with as much ferocity as Donald J Trump. Part \[…\] The post President Trump and Former Antagonist Michael Cohen Have a… ## [Saturday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/saturday-175/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saturday-175) _2026-08-21 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 0 out of 10 based on 0 rating ## [August 21st – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 579](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/august-21st-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-579/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-21st-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-579) _2026-08-21 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in \[…\] The post August 21st – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration… ## [Friday August 21st – Open Thread](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/21/thursday-august-21st-open-thread-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thursday-august-21st-open-thread-2) _2026-08-21 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. \[…\] The post Friday August 21st – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . ## [Tulsi Gabbard Provides an Update on Her Husband Abraham Battle With Cancer](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/20/tulsi-gabbard-provides-an-update-on-her-husband-abraham-battle-with-cancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tulsi-gabbard-provides-an-update-on-her-husband-abraham-battle-with-cancer) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Tulsi Gabbard: “Earlier this year, my husband Abraham was diagnosed with a very rare bone cancer. This has been a challenging time for us and is hard to talk about. But so many of you have reached out asking how he’s doing and sharing your prayers and well wishes with us. We made this video \[…\] The post Tulsi Gabbard Provides an Update on Her Husband Abraham Battle With Cancer appeared first on… ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dE26DXSSE8MX) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [FBI Seizes Devices Belonging to Eric Swalwell During Investigation of Rape and Sexual Misconduct](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/20/fbi-seizes-devices-belonging-to-eric-swalwell-during-investigation-of-rape-and-sexual-misconduct/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fbi-seizes-devices-belonging-to-eric-swalwell-during-investigation-of-rape-and-sexual-misconduct) _2026-08-21 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Generally speaking, when the FBI seizes devices it’s usually to bury them and protect affected interests in/around Washington DC. Rarely, if ever, does the confiscation of electronic devices result in any public awareness of the contents – unless the release runs in alignment with the interests of those in Washington DC. EX. If it was \[…\] The post FBI Seizes Devices Belonging to Eric Swalwell… ## [China’s coal boom is roaring back — 78GW of new coal plants last year is the highest for 18 years](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/chinas-coal-boom-is-roaring-back-78gw-of-new-coal-plants-last-year-is-the-highest-for-18-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinas-coal-boom-is-roaring-back-78gw-of-new-coal-plants-last-year-is-the-highest-for-18-years) _2026-08-20 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ By Jo Nova Does this look like a country that cares about carbon emissions? China is building scores of highly advanced ultra-supercritical coal plants. Last year the country ramped up construction of new coal plants, adding a gargantuan 78GW of new capacity. They added more new plants in a single year than they have any year since 2007. This feat was three times Australia’s entire coal fleet.… ## [Friday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/friday-174/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=friday-174) _2026-08-20 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 0 out of 10 based on 0 rating ## [August 20th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 578](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/20/august-20th-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-578/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-20th-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-578) _2026-08-20 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in \[…\] The post August 20th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration… ## [Thursday August 20th – Open Thread](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/20/wednesday-august-20th-open-thread-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wednesday-august-20th-open-thread-2) _2026-08-20 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. \[…\] The post Thursday August 20th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . ## [Susan Kokinda Outlines Distinctions in U.S-Canada Trade Relationship](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/susan-kokinda-outlines-distinctions-in-u-s-canada-trade-relationship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=susan-kokinda-outlines-distinctions-in-u-s-canada-trade-relationship) _2026-08-20 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ This video from the Promethean Action PAC wraps in a few background details that most readers and followers of the U.S-Canada trade relationship will likely find interesting. Susan Kokinda argues the dispute is larger than USMCA negotiations, portraying Canada as an “outlaw” that enables transshipment “smuggling,” fails to enforce forced-labor bans, and facilitates “snow-washing” through \[…\] The… ## [USTR Jamieson Greer and Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc Give Remarks on Potential Trade Deal](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/ustr-jamieson-greer-and-canadian-trade-minister-dominic-leblanc-give-remarks-on-potential-trade-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ustr-jamieson-greer-and-canadian-trade-minister-dominic-leblanc-give-remarks-on-potential-trade-deal) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ Earlier today following a meeting in Washington, D.C., between Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, both representatives delivered remarks to reporters. There are no details provided, however, within his remarks, Greer says he is confident that a deal has been reached as they work to finalize the details. USTR \[…\] The post USTR Jamieson… ## [Winning: NZ parliament ends climate activists hopes of using tort lawfare to shut down the economy](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/winning-nz-parliament-ends-climate-activists-hopes-of-using-tort-lawfare-to-shut-down-the-economy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winning-nz-parliament-ends-climate-activists-hopes-of-using-tort-lawfare-to-shut-down-the-economy) _2026-08-19 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ By Jo Nova This New Zealand law matters to all of us — and it’s a very nice win The Globalist Blob lawyers are trying to exploit wormholes in our legal framework. One legal case in New Zealand threatened to unravel a nation and the elected government just shut that door. Other nations need to get cracking on their own rules. We know this is good because the Greens are in a Holocaust meltdown… ## [Former Ukraine Defense Minister Calls for Elections as Second Ukrainian Arrested for Nordstream Bombing](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/former-ukraine-defense-minister-calls-for-elections-as-second-ukrainian-arrested-for-nordstream-bombing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-ukraine-defense-minister-calls-for-elections-as-second-ukrainian-arrested-for-nordstream-bombing) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ The timing of these events is remarkable. Almost so remarkable that one might think they are intentionally sequenced. It started yesterday when the very popular former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov issued a striking warning about Ukraine’s government, corruption, and the need to develop an immediate mechanism for elections even while the war against Russia \[…\] The post Former Ukraine… ## [President Trump Takes Media on Tour of White House Renovation and Repair](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/president-trump-takes-media-on-tour-of-white-house-renovation-and-repair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-takes-media-on-tour-of-white-house-renovation-and-repair) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ Earlier today, President Trump took the media on a tour of current White House renovations and repairs. President Trump spoke at length about each aspect of the renovation and repair that is underway, giving specifics about the standards, measurements and systems that are being used in the process. You can tell President Trump is a \[…\] The post President Trump Takes Media on Tour of White House… ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5XzGREsbGNsi) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Thursday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/thursday-172/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thursday-172) _2026-08-19 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 8.6 out of 10 based on 11 ratings ## [August 19th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 577](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/august-19th-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-577/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-19th-2026-presidential-politics-trump-administration-day-577) _2026-08-19 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in \[…\] The post August 19th – 2026 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration… ## [Wednesday, August 19th – Open Thread](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/19/tuesday-august-19th-open-thread-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-august-19th-open-thread-3) _2026-08-19 · Sundance · The Last Refuge_ Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. \[…\] The post Wednesday, August 19th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . ## [South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff Debate Was Uncomfortable for Darline Graham](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/18/south-carolina-gop-senate-runoff-debate-was-uncomfortable-for-darline-graham/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-carolina-gop-senate-runoff-debate-was-uncomfortable-for-darline-graham) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ I’m sure she is a very nice person. Mrs Graham likely has all the best intents and inclinations. However, unfortunately I have strong reservations that Republicans can hold that South Carolina senate seat if Darline Graham goes into a general election against a Democrat candidate. The special election debate between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman \[…\] The post South Carolina GOP Senate Runoff… ## [President Trump Pauses 50 Percent Tariffs Against Canada Hours Before Effect](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/18/president-trump-pauses-50-percent-tariffs-against-canada-hours-before-effect/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=president-trump-pauses-50-percent-tariffs-against-canada-hours-before-effect) _2026-08-19 · sundance · The Last Refuge_ President Trump has paused the 50% tariffs set to go into effect against Canada at midnight. According to media reports, after the Canadian trade delegation failed to come to a negotiated settlement on key USMCA terms, Prime Minister Mark Carney called President Trump earlier today to discuss the tariffs that were scheduled to begin tomorrow. \[…\] The post President Trump Pauses 50 Percent Tariffs… ## [Oops! China throws away a quarter of its renewable power (more than Australia uses each year)](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/useless-china-throws-away-a-quarter-of-its-renewable-power-more-than-australia-uses-each-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=useless-china-throws-away-a-quarter-of-its-renewable-power-more-than-australia-uses-each-year) _2026-08-18 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ Wind and solar power in Xinjiang, China. Photo by w0zny By Jo Nova A mammoth 360TWh wind and solar power in China has been discarded already this year Curtailment is rapidly becoming a monster issue on grids with a glut of unreliable energy. In just the last six months curtailment of Chinese wind and solar plants soared to 360 terra-watt hours, nearly 50% more than the year before (and about 50%… ## [Wednesday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/wednesday-170/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wednesday-170) _2026-08-18 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 9.1 out of 10 based on 8 ratings ## [We are all going to die: Climate Change is affecting human blood chemistry (Buy another solar panel!)](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/we-are-all-going-to-die-climate-change-is-affecting-human-blood-chemistry-buy-another-solar-panel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-are-all-going-to-die-climate-change-is-affecting-human-blood-chemistry-buy-another-solar-panel) _2026-08-17 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ By Jo Nova It’s another peer-reviewed horror story, but the scariest thing about it is that it got published in the first place. The headline is awash with ominous witchdoctery: “Carbon dioxide overload, detected in human blood, suggests a potentially toxic atmosphere within 50 years” Thus, the evil rising CO2 levels are so dangerous they are infecting our very blood, soaking through our veins and… ## [Tuesday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/tuesday-173/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-173) _2026-08-17 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 9 out of 10 based on 6 ratings ## [Monday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/monday-170/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monday-170) _2026-08-16 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 10 out of 10 based on 5 ratings ## [Sunday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/sunday-172/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sunday-172) _2026-08-15 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 8.5 out of 10 based on 19 ratings ## [Saturday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/saturday-174/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saturday-174) _2026-08-14 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 9.3 out of 10 based on 12 ratings ## [Trump’s race to launch Nuclear Microreactors changes everything – (An Australian led team built one in just 150 days)](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/trumps-race-to-launch-nuclear-microreactors-changes-everything-an-australian-led-team-built-one-in-just-150-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trumps-race-to-launch-nuclear-microreactors-changes-everything-an-australian-led-team-built-one-in-just-150-days) _2026-08-13 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ The Australian concept microreactor travelled across the USA in a ute. Photo by Deployable Energy By Jo Nova It s just transformative throw away the transition plans! A year ago Donald Trump decided to reignite nuclear power research his goal in June 2025 was to develop three new advanced nuclear reactors and get them to reach criticality by July 4th this year for the 250th celebrations. In the… ## [Friday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/friday-173/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=friday-173) _2026-08-13 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 10 out of 10 based on 9 ratings ## [Communism creeping in? Labor government drives Tomago smelter out of business, then rescues it with $2.5b](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/communism-creeping-in-labor-government-drives-tomago-smelter-out-of-business-then-rescues-it-with-2-5b/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=communism-creeping-in-labor-government-drives-tomago-smelter-out-of-business-then-rescues-it-with-2-5b) _2026-08-12 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ Tomago By Jo Nova What looks, acts and smells like a slow government takeover? Big Bad Government is consuming more and more of the free economy. This could be the new Communist Manifesto: Raise energy costs to the point industry is uncompetitive then subsidize it to keep it running. Command it to invest in things it might not have done, and tell it to turn on and off as a management tool to cover… ## [Thursday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/thursday-171/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thursday-171) _2026-08-12 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 8.9 out of 10 based on 7 ratings ## [Wednesday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/wednesday-169/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wednesday-169) _2026-08-11 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 9.8 out of 10 based on 15 ratings ## [Another disaster: Climate Change causes record coral six years in a row](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/another-disaster-climate-change-causes-record-coral-six-years-in-a-row/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=another-disaster-climate-change-causes-record-coral-six-years-in-a-row) _2026-08-10 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ © Australian Institute of Marine Science LMPT Soon corals may invade all those useless bare patches of sand The Fact is, after forty years of man made global warming and 1,100 billion tons of CO2 there is better coral cover on the Great Barrier Reef than there was in 1985. The ABC hasn t reported this, so I feel compelled to share the news as a public service. We know if it were another record low… ## [Tuesday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/tuesday-172/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-172) _2026-08-10 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 8.6 out of 10 based on 8 ratings ## [Monday](https://joannenova.com.au/2026/08/monday-169/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monday-169) _2026-08-09 · Jo Nova · JoNova_ 9.2 out of 10 based on 19 ratings