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Re:Two of America's biggest coal plants closed this month by a3n on Tuesday November 19, 2019 @06:06AM (#21571999)
Compilers are eventually self-compiling. Computers are used to design more powerful computers. Solar panels will eventually be made with panel-generated electricity.
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Re:Two of America's biggest coal plants closed this month by fargle on Tuesday November 19, 2019 @11:36PM (#21581132)
Good argument, but counter:

No they won't because china doesn't give a crap about the environment. If coal or hydro or whatever is cheaper they will use it first.

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Re:Two of America's biggest coal plants closed this month by adrianN on Wednesday November 20, 2019 @04:12AM (#21582320)
China builds a lot of renewables and nuclear. More than most other nations.
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Re:Two of America's biggest coal plants closed this month by fargle on Friday November 22, 2019 @01:37AM (#21603343)
Still doesn't make 'em cheaper.
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