Saying what needs to be said
Laozi is said to have remarked: "One is responsible not only for what one does, but also for what one does not do".
It is therefore important to speak out or put things in writing. It does not matter if this is uncomfortable for some people or difficult to understand at first. The media articles published here address current issues relating to energy, climate, the environment and society. They are intended to clarify connections, encourage critical thinking, raise questions and challenge assumptions, and open up new perspectives.
After all, scientific and social progress begins when we have the courage to ask questions, voice uncomfortable thoughts or challenge prevailing narratives.
Please note: The list below does not constitute a ranking of the media.
The titles are listed in the language in which they were published.
Selected reports from The Epoch Times
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Wind Power Isn't Following the Government's PlanWind power is both a source of hope and a cause for concern. While expansion has nearly ground to a halt in recent years, policymakers have set ambitious goals. However, at both the national and European levels, it has become clear that more wind turbines do not necessarily mean more wind power. July 7, 2022, marks a milestone for the wind energy industry in Germany: On that day, the Bundestag passed the “Act on Immediate Measures for the Accelerated Expansion of Renewable Energies and Further Measures in the Electricity Sector.” It took effect on February 1, 2023, and was pushed through by the “traffic light” coalition parties—the SPD, Alliance 90/The Greens, and the FDP.1,016 KB
Climatic Impacts of Wind Power GenerationA frequently repeated narrative regarding extreme rainfall is: “Warm air can hold more water vapor, which increases the potential for heavy precipitation.” But does evaporation really increase, or could something that sounds plausible and appears physically correct actually be wrong? The Global Water Monitor Summary Report 2024 is a statistical compilation of data on the global water cycle. As expected, the researchers point to climate change and rising temperatures as the causes of extreme weather events such as regional droughts or heavy rainfall. However, they overlooked the role of wind. While heat leads to the evaporation of water, wind is the driving force behind the water cycle, distributing the invisible water vapor.152 KB
Schwäbische Zeitung and Nordkurier
Articles published in the newspapers “Schwäbische Zeitung” and “Nordkurier”, which is part of the same publishing group.
Original texts in German language → Please use a translation program if necessary.
Drought Begins Over the Sea August 06, 2026 | How wind power affects moisture transport and what role it might play in droughts remains to be scientifically clarified. When soils dry out, rivers run low, and crops are at risk, the conversation usually centers on high temperatures and the lack of rain—and these factors are blamed on climate change in the same breath. Yet the crucial question is rarely asked: How does water in the global water cycle actually travel from the oceans across the continents? The sun provides the energy for the global water cycle. Its radiation varies only slightly from year to year. A significant portion of this energy reaches the Earth’s surface as infrared radiation. Since the oceans cover about 71 percent of the Earth’s surface, they are the atmosphere’s most important source of moisture.466 KB
We Can't Rely on Wind Alone!July 26, 2025 | On July 7, 2022, the German Bundestag passed a comprehensive legislative package on the energy transition. It was intended to massively accelerate the expansion of renewable energy and lay the foundation for a climate-neutral electricity supply. But nearly two years after it took effect, it has become clear that the wind does not follow political plans. With this law, the “traffic light” coalition fulfilled a key promise from its coalition agreement: Two percent of Germany’s land area is to be reserved for onshore wind energy. The new legislation enshrines renewables as a matter of “overriding public interest” that takes precedence over other protected interests. Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Robert Habeck emphasized at the time that this would ensure “a stable future in terms of energy policy.”93 KB
Other articles and publications
Free yourself – from CO₂Climate, climate, climate. Not a news item or a day goes by without constantly being reminded of the topic of climate and CO2. CO2 stands for carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide for short, as CO2 is often referred to colloquially. Carbon occurs in nature both pure and chemically bound in a wide variety of forms. Carbon compounds form the molecular basis of all life on earth and are of fundamental importance for industrial processes, in organic chemistry and, above all, in biology. Similar to the water cycle, the natural carbon cycle also has a vital function. Without the carbon cycle, there would be no life on earth, at least none as we know it.458 KB
Extreme Weather Caused by Wind Turbines?The connection between the energy extracted from the tropospheric system by wind turbines and extreme precipitation—such as is currently occurring in Spain and previously in France—can be clearly demonstrated using simple statistical data. To put it simply: Wind energy generation slows down the wind. This disrupts the transport of water vapor. The air contains enormous amounts of water vapor. Wind farms act as barriers to horizontal wind flow. Part of the wind flow is deflected upward, causing orographic rainfall. Wind is comparable to flying rivers. If this flow is disrupted or impeded, the water falls from the sky in mass! 851 KB
