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1. Why do you dismiss renewables?

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 03:21 PM

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Can you explain why you believe renewable energy is not a solution, or part of a solution, to address climate change?

Can you explain why you believe efforts to use solar and wind energy are making things worse?

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

Why do you dismiss renewables? thought crime Wednesday #1

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

Thank you for explaining your belief. thought crime Wednesday #3

Well, you clearly missed the point, but no matter. NNadir Friday #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 Friday #6

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