> However, solar isn't a saint. Rare earth/mineral mining is hazardous Solar cells are made of silicon, not rare earths. For solar, you need to mine ONCE for

> However, solar isn't a saint. Rare earth/mineral mining is hazardous Solar cells are made of silicon, not rare earths. For solar, you need to mine ONCE for 25 - 50 years. Fossil fuels are burnt every second continuously. Perhaps you can do the math if its not obvious?