Re:Cooling the Earth with a cloud of small spacecraft near t...
by cossatot on Saturday August 26, 2017 @10:41AM
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Electricity isn't an energy source. Right now the US generates ~65% of electricity from burning coal and natural gas[1]. This is a common misconception with hydrogen fuel cells as well, which are chemical batteries, not energy sources.
While I agree with your general sentiment in this thread, simple electrification isn't enough; we also have to roll out major renewable energy generation and storage (which is still far wiser than building a gun to shoot a sun shield into space).
Re:Cooling the Earth with a cloud of small spacecraft near t...
by hwillis on Saturday August 26, 2017 @10:55AM
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mistyped and left out 'renewable' grid electricity. In my defense, I have norovirus right now and my brain is currently flowing towards a water treatment facility somewhere.
While I agree with your general sentiment in this thread, simple electrification isn't enough; we also have to roll out major renewable energy generation and storage (which is still far wiser than building a gun to shoot a sun shield into space).
[1]: https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=427&t=3