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3. All we are saying, is give Renewable Energy a chance

Reply to NNadir (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 23, 2026, 10:13 PM

Apr 23

"China installed a record 300 gigawatts of solar power and 100 gigawatts of wind power last year, which meant that the continuing increase in China’s electricity demand was largely met by clean energy. "

That sounds like some good news. It's unfortunate that China is increasing coal use as well, but they're working to transition to clean energy. Approaching critical mass.

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IEA: Electricity supply [View all] OKIsItJustMe Apr 22 OP

There are examples of small countries or 'states' going all in on renewables Finishline42 Apr 22 #1

Wow!!!!! We're Saved!!!! Wonderful "percent talk!!!!" NNadir Apr 23 #2

All we are saying, is give Renewable Energy a chance thought crime Apr 23 #3

Um...um...um... We bet 5.62 TRILLION bucks on so called "renewable energy" and lost the bet. NNadir Apr 24 #4

The OP provided clear evidence renewable energy is very useful indeed. thought crime Apr 24 #5

Here're some inconvenient facts from those anti-nukes at the World Nuclear Association OKIsItJustMe Apr 24 #6