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Re:Bitcoin and carbon dioxide emissions: Evidence from daily... by Scoundreller on Friday October 27, 2023 @06:08PM (#38044631)
I thought coal was pretty slow to get ramp up and ramp down. Nat gas (and hydroelectricity) generators are what can be flipped up/down (or on/off) at the flick of a switch pretty much.
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Re:Bitcoin and carbon dioxide emissions: Evidence from daily... by zekrioca on Saturday October 28, 2023 @01:40AM (#38047454)
Hydro not so much as gas, but your point stands. Both have an opportunity window — economically speaking — though.
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