Why renewables can’t save the planet | Michael Shellenberger | TEDxDanubia
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The text discusses the author's journey from childhood camping trips in California to advocating for renewable energy solutions to combat climate change, highlighting the challenges and benefits of solar and wind energy compared to nuclear power. Despite successful investments in renewables and environmental impacts like bird fatalities, the shift towards solar and wind energy is influenced by the efforts of oil and gas companies, raising debates on the future of nuclear energy.
Insights
- Transition from childhood camping experiences to adulthood environmental activism, highlighting the evolution from personal exploration of nature to advocacy for protecting ecosystems and combating climate change.
- Shift in energy investments and sources due to advocacy efforts, showcasing the significant impact of environmental campaigns on policy decisions and the energy landscape, leading to a move towards renewables like solar and wind while raising concerns about their environmental impacts and economic viability compared to nuclear power.
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Recent questions
What are some challenges faced by renewable energy sources?
Cost disparities, land usage, community resistance, intermittency.
How do hydroelectric dams contribute to renewable energy solutions?
Conversion into batteries to address solar and wind intermittency.
What are the environmental impacts of solar and wind energy?
Bird fatalities, land clearance for solar farms.
How do renewable energy sources compare to nuclear power in terms of economic costs and reliability?
Economic costs, reliability, environmental impact compared.
What has led to the shift in energy sources from nuclear and hydro to renewables like solar and wind?
Investments by oil and gas companies, promoting solar and wind energy.
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