“with wind the single-biggest contributor… Power production costs have declined “by almost half” … And the clean energy sector has created 50,000 new jobs… Ask me what was the impact on the electricity sector in Uruguay after this tragic war in Europe — zero.”

  • CriticalMiss@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I actually never thought of it like that, if you’re not partaking in the trade of fossil fuels, you are removing yourself from a lot of potential conflicts and “who support who” ordeals.

  • JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Looks like that’s just the grid? I’m sure there’s more to go for transportation and eliminating the need for generators and gas, but this is a great start!

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      1 year ago

      does anyone ever assume that it’s anything other than the grid when it comes to some article like this?