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The Science Is In: Global Warming Is Accelerating (www.lyrebirddreaming.com)
submitted 8 months ago by to c/environment@aussie.zone
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And this ever expanding horrific war, and the possibility that Israel might use nuclear weapons, will just make global warming intensify even more.

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[–] 2 points 8 months ago* (1 child)

But I bet in 20 years, when shit hits the fan, we will still be debating about it and burning coal.

Solar and wind will make up near 100% of the grid (backed by batteries), likely in 10 rather than 20 years. Nuclear had its time, which is now long since passed.

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  • [–] -2 points 8 months ago

    It is not possible to build stable grid on renewables only using current technology. Batteries are not there, world can get enough batteries for cars, not mention grid. And just think about ecological impact of making all these batteries. Grid interconnects is not ready to take load needed for grid only on renewables. List is go on. Full renewable grid is child stories for non engineers at this time. Nuclear is mature and can be integrated to current distribution network without too much troubles. There is no alternative for it unless you are willing to wait another 50 years.

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