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David R. Legates, Ph.D.
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Join date: Dec 16, 2025
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Dr. David R. Legates is a retired Professor at the University of Delaware and currently is the Director of Research and Education at the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. He also is a contributor for the Caesar Rodney Institute and an Advisory Board Member of A Better Delaware.
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Apr 23, 2026 ∙ 4 min
DNREC’s Climate Claims vs. Delaware’s Data
DNREC says recent storms are “what climate change looks like.” But Delaware’s own data tells a different story. From tornado trends to drought cycles, the numbers show variability—not the clear, worsening patterns often claimed.
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Dec 16, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Delaware’s Energy Crossroads: Rising Demand, Shrinking Reliability
Delaware’s electric grid is nearing a breaking point as rising demand collides with declining reliable power generation. Population growth, data centers, and electrification policies are increasing electricity use, while major power plants have closed. With PJM warning of possible blackouts by 2026, Delaware faces urgent questions about affordability, reliability, and energy policy choices needed to keep the lights on and the economy running.
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