I write the petition in Persian because that's the only language that reaches him. My Arabic sits in my throat—the language my grandfather used to describe the saql, the polishing motion that brings light through glass—but al-Shirazi needs formal words, words that acknowledge he controls what I need. 'Arz-e man barā-ye hamkārī bā Maryam al-Raqqi … Continue reading The Glass Between Us
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Why Cheap Solar Power Makes Some Electricity More Expensive
Here's the paradox: As Australia adds more solar and wind power, wholesale electricity prices are falling dramatically. But many consumers and businesses are paying more, not less. How is this possible? The answer lies in a hidden cost structure that most people never see—one that punishes those without the right infrastructure while richly rewarding those … Continue reading Why Cheap Solar Power Makes Some Electricity More Expensive
