True to a certain extent. People forget that Earth is not a zero sum control volume. We get a crap ton of energy from the Sun and the sun power most things on E

True to a certain extent. People forget that Earth is not a zero sum control volume. We get a crap ton of energy from the Sun and the sun power most things on Earth in some shape or form (minus matter formation or radioactive material). The Earth uses around 23,900 terawatt-hours a year. The sun generates about 430 quintillion kWh every hour.