Re:Satellite imagery shows Northern California kelp forests ...
by StavrosK on Sunday March 14, 2021 @10:09PM
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> Is the $0.11/kWh truly, not to mention the cost of the battery and all the lithium/magnesium/nickel mining it requires, more “carbon neutral” than a 35 mpg petrol vehicle
Yes. My power company gives me a green energy certificate, which means that all the money I pay for energy goes to green producers.
> the catalytic converters and whatnot.
You're conflating pollution with carbon emissions. The only thing that matters to carbon emissions is mass of fuel burnt.
> In reality the combustion engine pollutants contributors seem to be more shipping related. Diesel boats, diesel trains, diesel 18 wheelers etc.
Yes. My power company gives me a green energy certificate, which means that all the money I pay for energy goes to green producers.
> the catalytic converters and whatnot.
You're conflating pollution with carbon emissions. The only thing that matters to carbon emissions is mass of fuel burnt.
> In reality the combustion engine pollutants contributors seem to be more shipping related. Diesel boats, diesel trains, diesel 18 wheelers etc.
Same here.