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Re:Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free cou... by stephen_g on Monday March 09, 2026 @08:57AM (#47308437)
> If you use Renewable Energy Sources, it may happen there will be no wind or no sun

I still find it staggering that people feel like this is something that needs to be said as if it’s surprising or a novel idea. Do you really believe smart people haven’t been working through these challenges for decades?

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Re:Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free cou... by copper4eva on Monday March 09, 2026 @09:06AM (#47308531)
Did he state it like it's a surprise? Not like there's anything wrong with bringing up this fact.
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Re:Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free cou... by Timon3 on Monday March 09, 2026 @09:16AM (#47308665)
Yet somehow we don't need a similar reminder for the possibility of fossil fuel power plants running out of fuel after a short time if not regularly restocked. Why is it worth bringing up one, but not the other?
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