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Re:Bitcoin and carbon dioxide emissions: Evidence from daily... by staplers on Friday October 27, 2023 @06:02PM (#38044578)
Currently, they simply "curtail" capacity. Meaning they "turn off".. you are genuinely out of your depth and need to do some research.

Here is a great primer: https://www.hydro.org/powerhouse/article/why-hydropower-owne...

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Re:Bitcoin and carbon dioxide emissions: Evidence from daily... by Symbiote on Friday October 27, 2023 @06:12PM (#38044673)
It's a terrible primer.

It's comments only from someone who owns a bitcoin mine, presented as if he's a hydro power expert.

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