If you're interested in energy solutions and haven't read the RethinkX report on the feasibility of a 100% solar, wind and battery solution, it's definitely worth taking a look.

Whilst I agree that we need to decarbonise asap with whatever we can, any new nuclear that begins planning today is likely to be a stranded asset by the time it finishes construction. That money could be better spent leaning into a renewable solution in my view.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world -4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (4 children)

Does it cover everyone on the planet using the same amount of electricity as a North American? 8 billion people now. And usage is increasing too, gotta power EVs and AI (but not limited to that).

[–] Belastend@lemmy.world 18 points 4 months ago (2 children)

im fine with dropping AI for more humans right now, but apparently that wont generate shareholder value.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

First it doesn't matter because it's going to happen whether we want it to or not.

Second the whole point is that electricity use per capita is always increasing.

[–] someacnt_@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Idk if people would drop AI.. sad

[–] Belastend@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Nah, they won't. It goes bling-bling, has a couple of good use cases, but because it generates Market Hype, Companies will cram it into everything. And i hate it.

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