Power supply issues are challenging much if not most of the world - why? Could it be the recklessness of net zero?
Power engineer Bryan Leyland expresses serious concern, as shortages translate into higher prices.
At the same time, Australia is talking increasingly about Nuclear power - shouldn’t we?
Meanwhile, a Telegraph article in London suggests that the young are fleeing Britain. Christian Smith updates his views on life in the old country.
We attend to aspects of the Presidential election, and visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer.
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