3 ms·
>the rise of renewable power Hah, yeah right - subsidised to the gills with government grants and other hand outs, then sure, it's on the rise. And yes, of co
by cybert00th 6y ago
>the rise of renewable power
Hah, yeah right - subsidised to the gills with government grants and other hand outs, then sure, it's on the rise.
And yes, of course I know the energy industry generally gets a lot of subsidies. But like many other fads before them, renewables are the darling of the ruling classes, until the next fad comes alo...oh look, bubbles!
- driverdan 6y agoThe negative externalities of carbon-based energy production dwarf any renewal subsidies. See https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/uos-tmt030121.php https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/uos-tmt03012...
- orthecreedence 6y ago> The negative externalities of carbon-based energy production dwarf any renewal subsidies. And incidentally, dwarf the cost of building nuclear plants as well.
- pfdietz 6y ago> And incidentally, dwarf the cost of building nuclear plants as well. This is a false statement.