There are many milestones to pass in the transition from a high to low-carbon sustainable energy system. There is the first hour without coal, or oil, or gas generation (or all of them together) and the point when the last coal, oil or gas power plant (or all of them together) are finally retired.

Britain likely to generate more electricity from wind, solar and hydro than fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2023::There are many milestones to pass in the transition from a high to low-carbon sustainable energy system. There is the first hour without coal, or oil, or gas generation (or all of them together) and the point when the last …

    • Jackthelad@lemmy.worldEnglish
      59·
      11 months ago

      Yes, because supporting this decarbonisation means I’m pro-oil. Obviously.

      The eco nuts I’m referring to are the “Just Stop Oil” and “Extinction Rebellion” types, who like to pretend we’re up there with the likes of India, China and the US in terms of pollution.

      • dhcmrlchtdj__@lemmy.worldEnglish
        82·
        11 months ago

        And the oil companies are wholly dependent on you continuing to think that way. That is why you are a shill

      • Wodge@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        11 months ago

        When you outsource all your manufacturing, it’s easy to be eco friendly at home.