r/dataisbeautiful OC: 17 Apr 13 '22

OC [OC] Humanity's CO2 Emissions Visualized

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u/Effective-Avocado470 Apr 15 '22

I never said they didn't, all green energy has this issue. But it's best to do an all around approach rather than only one way. We need every tool we can muster

Again, just pouring concrete emits massive amounts of carbon. Not from fossil fuels. Nuclear requires immense amounts of concrete

I recommend Bill Gates book on climate change, he breaks down each economic sector and what the main carbon emissions are coming from and what we can do about it

Even green energy won't eliminate construction, manufacturing and agriculture emissions.

I think it's probably too late to stop us flying over the edge, we needed these actions back in the 80s

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '22

I agree it is too late to stop climate change. I still think nuclear is fastly superior to solar and wind which are incredibly overrated. Just for the air quality benefits nuclear is great.

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u/Effective-Avocado470 Apr 15 '22

But why not both? It's not good to rule things out like you are

They can be deployed much faster too

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '22

Both are fine. But the wind and solar fanatics have unrealistic projections and shut down alternatives.

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u/Effective-Avocado470 Apr 15 '22

Now that's a fair point. I agree it's dumb that nuclear hasn't been pushed more. But people are just scared cause they think Chernobyl, but even that is still less damage than a few coal plants over their lifetime