A wind driven heavy rain. Potential for heavy rainfall. High around 60F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near an inch..
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Showers this evening then scattered thunderstorms developing overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low 52F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
I’m so grateful to San Mateo Councilmember Joe Goethals for his thorough explanation as to why the fossil fuel energy we use for driving and heating our food, water and space impacts climate change. He does a great job of dispelling myths about affordability and access to electric alternatives. I keep learning and trying to inform our family and friends about this matter so to have an elected official step up to this public platform to help educate all of us is truly admirable. Kudos to Joe Goethals!
Unfortunately, Ms. Dooley, Mr. Goethals neglected to tell us where all this magic electricity is going to come from. Actually, come to think of it, nobody pushing for this all-electricity thing ever tells us where this magic electricity will come from, either. The inconvenient truth for these folks is that natural gas will continue to provide a majority of our electricity supply. For some stats, take a gander over to the CA ISO site to see how much natural gas and imports play a part. BTW, what is the efficiency of solar panels on smoke-filled, smoggy, or overcast days? Winter is coming.
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Unfortunately, Ms. Dooley, Mr. Goethals neglected to tell us where all this magic electricity is going to come from. Actually, come to think of it, nobody pushing for this all-electricity thing ever tells us where this magic electricity will come from, either. The inconvenient truth for these folks is that natural gas will continue to provide a majority of our electricity supply. For some stats, take a gander over to the CA ISO site to see how much natural gas and imports play a part. BTW, what is the efficiency of solar panels on smoke-filled, smoggy, or overcast days? Winter is coming.
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