In a recent video by Reality Survival, the host, JJ, discusses an article from the Los Angeles Times that suggests occasional blackouts could help solve climate change. The video, titled “WARNING! Planned Power Grid Blackouts Inbound!”, delves into the implications of this suggestion and the potential consequences for the future of our power grid.
The video begins with JJ expressing his disbelief at the article’s premise. He questions how the author, Sammy Roth, could consider occasional blackouts as a solution to climate change. He also mentions a giveaway for his subscribers before diving into the main topic.
The article, as JJ explains, suggests that for the sake of climate change, we might need to live with some power outages in the country. It raises the question of what’s more important: keeping the lights on 24/7 or solving the climate crisis. The article also mentions that the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, suspended air quality rules to run polluting backup generators during electric grid emergencies.
JJ criticizes the article’s suggestion that we should accept more blackouts to reduce gas usage. He points out that the article acknowledges that people die during power outages and that thousands can die due to heatwaves. Yet, it still suggests that we might need to accept more blackouts for the sake of the environment.
The video also highlights the article’s admission that the U.S power grid isn’t yet capable of running entirely on climate-friendly electricity all year round. JJ criticizes the article’s suggestion that we should be willing to accept more blackouts if it means burning less gas. He also points out the irony in the article’s suggestion that we need to get tens of millions of electric vehicles on the road and tens of millions of electric heat pumps in people’s homes, which would increase the drain on the grid.
Towards the end of the video, JJ warns his viewers that influential people might read the article and agree with its points. He urges his viewers to be prepared for potential power grid failures and suggests that they consider generating their own electricity.
In conclusion, JJ recommends a book titled “Apocalypse Never” by Michael Shellenberger for those interested in understanding the complexities of the climate crisis. He also suggests checking out griddown.com for a system that can help generate your own power.