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Vast Swath of U.S. at Risk of Summer Blackouts

Black outs caused by a lack of electrical generating capacity could affect up to half the U.S. this summer when high temperatures strain the electrical grid.
Gas is so expensive, people cannot afford to go boating

The Other Day, I Stayed Home and Saved Money

I am staying home to save money, and I am not alone. People are cutting back on vacations and scaling back their weekend plans as gasoline inflation bites them
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Is it Time to invest in a Solar Power System?

With the current energy crisis and the growing threat of electricity blackouts, is it time for preppers to consider solar power?
Pumping oil from the ground, Image by John R Perry from Pixabay.

Why the World Can’t Wean Itself off Fossil Fuels

The world his highly reliant on fossil fuels and will be for some time. The sooner politicians realize that, the better.
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Diesel is Suddenly our Achilles Heel

Without diesel fuel, trucks, ships, trains, tractors, and heavy equipment all fall silent. As a shortage looms, commerce may grind to a halt.
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Get Ready for Another Energy Price Spike: High Electric Bills

The average electricity bill in January was 8 percent higher than a year before and rates continue to soar.
Pumping oil from the ground, Image by John R Perry from Pixabay.

Energy Prices up 49 to 60 Percent in a Year

Imagine if your grocery bill, your insurance bill, your electric bill, and all your other bills were up as much as gasoline and diesel fuel.

Prepper News Update October 29

Blame it on Green Energy This detailed and on-target article describes how countries that committed to green energy at the expense of coal and nuclear...
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Cutting Our Legs Out From Under Us – Part Three

In Part One of this series, we discussed how food, energy, and money at the three legs of the tripod the supports human life on Earth. In Part Two, we took a closer look at food. Today we delve into the energy crisis.
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Prepper News Update, October 21

Afghanistan Sinks Further Into Misery without U.S. Whether you blame Joe Biden for pulling out or the Taliban for its cruel practices and inability to...