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Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy
(www.the-independent.com)
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While cool and all why are we posting 2 year old articles? Would be much more interested in the current numbers.
Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo produced more than 99.7 per cent of the electricity they consumed using geothermal, hydro, solar or wind power.
The exact thing conservatives are trying to tell you is impossible.
Its even possible in the US. Iowa gets 100% of their energy from renewables and Vermont is over 99%.
The numbers have been circulating that we could take all the cropland dedicated to growing corn for ethanol fuel, throw solar panels on it, and generate enough electricity to cover ALL US energy needs
There several different greens on that diagram and no fucking key. It's not in the article either.
Which seven?
Seven countries now generate nearly all of their electricity from renewable energy sources, according to newly compiled figures.
Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo produced more than 99.7 per cent of the electricity they consumed using geothermal, hydro, solar or wind power.
Def not Canada. Nuclear isn't renewable.
Nepal is a great example of why this doesn't tell the complete picture: if transport hasn't shifted 100% to electric, you still got a long way to go. In their defence, Nepal is making steps in this direction - people that can afford a car are choosing BYD electric cars. But for now, the vast majority are getting round on mopeds and motorcycles. The pollution in Kathnandu is acrid at times.
I would hope that Iceland is further down the path to electric vehicles.
Electric scooters and motorcycles are even better, there's less weight they have to move. I'm surprised they aren't available.
They are, and I know at least one person with an electric motorbike. Most people can't afford a new bike, yet alone an electric one.
one of the few decent things in my life is my state has a lot of nuclear and wind and is ramping up on solar.