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In reply to the discussion: Carbon-Free Energy Is Possible -- Without Nukes [View all]PamW
(1,825 posts)9. What is carbon "free"
FBaggins,
Yes - what is really carbon "free".
Hydro, nuclear, wind and solar all use steel in their construction.
So what is really carbon "free" since steel making is carbon intensive.
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I believe things are different today; take the of evaluation of the CEO of NRG
kristopher
Dec 2013
#5
No, I'm saying you aren't a scientist because you falsely report the results of research and data.
kristopher
Dec 2013
#19
PamW you're always throwing around all this about how you're a scientist and all
madokie
Dec 2013
#27
Cost-minimized combinations renewables powering the grid up to 99.9% of the time
kristopher
Dec 2013
#35