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Is there a battery technology on the market that can be used at scale or do we need to wait for this to be invented?
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If you're having issues with the emotions and psychology of failure or anything else, it may be worth it to use your extended benefits and see a mental health professional. DIY is great, and an outside professional perspective can also
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See a therapist. Get in touch with your values. They won't tell you what to do but will help you understand what you want.
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What would they use instead? Coal power is an input into solar panels. Solar Power May Be the Next Victim of China’s Coal Shortage >Prices of silicon metal, used to make the material that comprises solar panels, have surged about 300% si
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Claims that it takes to long to construct and overruns costs are just FUD from the solar industry which relies heavily on coal and concentration camp labour to produce cheap panels that provide unreliable energy without some sort of storage
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They provide an excellent opportunity for China to convince developed countries to buy its solar panels, all while China increases the number of coal plants every year. So, in that sense it accomplishes a lot.
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And more in the future. >It now has 97.8 GW of coal-fired power under construction, and another 151.8 GW at the planning stage. https://www.reuters.com/article/china-coal-idUSL4N2E20HS
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If it's true that solar is cheaper than coal, how is it possible that countries are reluctant to move away from coal? Either countries and companies like to burn money. Or the statement that solar is cheaper than coal is deceptive. Plu
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China rations diesel amid fuel shortages
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Solar Power May Be the Next Victim of China’s Coal Shortage
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>Part of the problem, the Blackstone (BX) billionaire said, is that it's getting harder and harder for fossil fuel companies to borrow money to fund their expensive production activities, especially in the United States. >"S
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Blackstone CEO: Energy crisis will set off social unrest
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Some stories about China are labeled conspiracy theories by big tech, academics, corporate media, but end up being the most likely explanation.
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What is the ratio of % of world population and % of global water resource that that is balanced?
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If Jerome Powell was greedy he would simply get a job in the private sector. Anyone who is capable of getting the job as Fed Chairman will have no problem making a lot, easily and legally. Believe it or not, some people go into public servi
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Coal bucks 15-year decline in US with 22% increase as natural gas prices rise
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Europe Considers Breaking Climate Promises and Turning to Coal
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If fossil fuels are being phased out investors won't be willing to take risks and invest in capital intensive projects that only pay off after decades. This can lead to a painful short term energy crisis. Many will celebrate this pain
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Stupid question: Assume I have anchors rated at 20lbs. I put up a shelf using 4 anchors. The shelf weighs 10lbs. Should I assume that the shelf can hold 70lbs of evenly distributed weight?
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Is your argument that a cyclist can reduce health risks more by wearing a mask than wearing a helmet?
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Helmets mess up your hair.
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Doxing is publicly publishing private information. Reporting someone to legally bound authorities is not doxing. Relying on trigger words and sensationalistic language is a tell for a weak argument/stance.
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“psychogenic” mass psychology effects and crickets. Something tells me this explanation isn't going to get nearly the attention the initial claims that it was an ultrasonic or microwave weapon. https://news.ycombinator.com&#
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First they came for Alex Jones, and I did not speak out Because I was not an Alex Jones viewer.
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Invest in existing projects and make money for yourself. You are being downvoted and none of the response even understand your argument.
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Worldwide energy shortage shows up in surging coal, gas and oil prices
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How did you start training your memory? Is there one helpful book or website? Or did you just take the basics ideas and start applying them and get better with real world practice?
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New technology often goes through a phase of wild speculation, touting by liars, and impractical business models that people throw money because they are afraid of missing out. The bubble eventually pops. But people keep improving the tech
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This could be a good or bad move depending on the details. What is the price, what is the yield, is the debt secured by an asset, what is the risk reward. Buying things that no else wants is sometimes the smartest move.
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Thanks for the feedback. They have great reviews, so I suspect you are right.
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