We need more energy. We should be doing this, gas, nuclear, solar. Not either or.
We also need to use less total energy, regardless of source. That number doesn't have to always go up.
US strikes $1.2B deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
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#12Insane.
Over the last year, wind - mostly offshore - has generated more than 35% of electricity here. Gas is down to 27%. It's really, really good. And it looks cool.
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#13Wow what a great value on those $1.2B for the taxpayers!
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#14Can I also threaten to build an offshore wind project if they don't pay me $1.2 billion?
These guys had already signed a deal to build - giving them permission and probably an agreed price - the money was to persuade them to give that up.
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#15Can I also threaten to build an offshore wind project if they don't pay me $1.2 billion?
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#16We need more energy. We should be doing this, gas, nuclear, solar. Not either or.
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#18Parts of the world are literally on fire but the US is redirecting money to halt renewables and towards gas.
The demand for energy is higher than ever due to AI data centers, but I guess the next model is more important than a habitable environment.
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#19take a look at what Spain is doing. diversifying the energy system is needed
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#20Is the policy now to "harvest whatever we can ASAP" without any regard or consideration for the future or the environment?