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6. It would be more clear if you explained HOW it is filthy, HOW its unsustainable and HOW it is dependent on fossil fuels.

Reply to NNadir (Reply #5)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 06:38 PM

Jan 2

Filthy?
Solar and Wind energy look like clean sources when compared to fossil fuels. No pollution.

Unsustainable?
Are we going to use up all the solar and wind energy?

Dependent on fossil fuels?
I suppose there could be indirect dependence on fossil fuels if you are looking at construction of facilities, etc. but that would apply to nuclear as well. But with a gradual transition to renewable energy (and nuclear) we should eventually be able to eliminate most use of fossil fuels.

What am I missing?

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Electric Power Reliability, Energy Burdens, and Climate Change Beliefs in the United States [View all] NNadir Dec 31 OP

Why do you dismiss renewables? thought crime Dec 31 #1

Because I'm an environmentalist; I read the scientific literature; I'm into preserving wilderness; and because... NNadir Dec 31 #2

Thank you for explaining your belief. thought crime Dec 31 #3

Well, you clearly missed the point, but no matter. NNadir Jan 2 #5

It would be more clear if you explained HOW it is filthy, HOW its unsustainable and HOW it is dependent on fossil fuels. thought crime Jan 2 #6

Our electric rate is a little over 40 cents a kilowatt hour here in California. hunter Jan 1 #4