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Biased Bucks: The Northvolt Gamble - Author: Jude S. Ngu'Ewodo

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  Biased Bucks: The Northvolt Gamble Author: Jude S. Ngu'Ewodo October 2, 2024 I am pleased to share that my - Jude S. Ngu'Ewodo - article, "Biased Bucks: The Northvolt Gamble," has been published on LinkedIn. You can read it here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/title-biased-bucks-northvolt-gamble-jude-s-ngu-ewodo-rphnf/ . This article "Biased Bucks: The Northvolt Gamble" critiques the Northvolt battery gigafactory project, highlighting how political enthusiasm and public subsidies turned a green dream into a financial misstep. Despite lofty ambitions to make Europe a leader in battery production, cracks appeared as contracts were canceled, debts mounted, and expansion stalled. Politicians, lacking investment expertise, gambled billions of taxpayer euros on an overhyped company without proper due diligence. The unraveling of Northvolt exposes the dangers of political hubris and underscores the risks of mixing public funds with unvetted ventures. It serves as...

Nuclear vs. Wind Energy: A Cost Comparison - Author: Jude S. Ngu'Ewodo

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  I am pleased to share that my - Jude S. Ngu'Ewodo - article,  " Nuclear vs. Wind Energy: A Cost Comparison, "  has been published on LinkedIn . You can read it here:  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7275913585053081601/   The article "Nuclear vs. Wind Energy: A Cost Comparison" explores the long-term economic, environmental, and operational costs of powering a 1600 MW plant with nuclear versus wind energy, highlighting key trade-offs in sustainability and feasibility. It offers a data-driven perspective on renewable energy’s role in shaping our future. This article is part of a series of reflections inspired by my - Jude S. Ngu'Ewodo - book,  Climate Crisis Unmasked: Unraveling the Web of Betrayal and Greed , which can be ordered here: Print :  Amazon eBook :  Books2Read In this groundbreaking exploration of our planet’s most urgent crisis, we journey through the complex tapestry of climate change. From meticulous research u...