Re:Massive Government Report Says Climate Is Warming and Hum...
by ZeroGravitas on Thursday November 02, 2017 @07:59PM
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Unfortunately, you've fallen for factually incorrect propaganda.
On-shore wind is the cheapest source of energy at the moment. Which side of the political aisle is against that?
Coal is only cheap if you ignore all the costs borne by those affected by its pollution, which literally kills people in large numbers. Which side of the political aisle is keen to ignore these costs of energy and force people to continue paying them.
But, even if you ignore those externalities, it's still more xpensive than the alternatives. Shutting down coal plants could save electricity customers in the US up to 10 Billion dollars a year. Which side of the political aisle is trying to subside it further?
On-shore wind is the cheapest source of energy at the moment. Which side of the political aisle is against that?
Coal is only cheap if you ignore all the costs borne by those affected by its pollution, which literally kills people in large numbers. Which side of the political aisle is keen to ignore these costs of energy and force people to continue paying them.
But, even if you ignore those externalities, it's still more xpensive than the alternatives. Shutting down coal plants could save electricity customers in the US up to 10 Billion dollars a year. Which side of the political aisle is trying to subside it further?