• guojing@lemmy.ml
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    2 years ago

    Because there is no alternative (except freezing). Renewables wont do much in cold, windless winter nights.

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      2 years ago

      Well, except that there are plenty of sources of renewable energy that neither depend on wind or the sun. And a well isolated home needs only minimal heating anyways.

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        2 years ago

        And which exactly provide enough energy to power an entire country?

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          2 years ago

          Its a mix from various sources and energy saving efforts. Its not like natural gas is providing the entire energy needs of Europe either.

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        2 years ago

        Sure, but creating the infrastructure to tap into these energy sources takes a long term commitment, and a lot of energy. Europe is clearly isn’t capable of committing to such a project, and now it lacks the energy needed to do so.