While there may be some truth in that it’s a pretty broad generalization and the article isn’t about blame it’s about the impact the bill will have.

I cross-posted the author’s post if you want to ask them any questions directly. The link for the novel is on the highlighted words “this indie site” in the post above if that helps. The URL is : https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1810011

Thanks for catching that. It’s valid criticism and the article should attribute more sources. There are other articles about this program that are unfortunately behind a paywall and some just mention “pilot programs” but don’t specify much further. There is this company in The Netherlands which seems likely to be one of them. You’ll need to translate the site to your preferred language.

The article has several links to sources which go into greater detail, each containing their own sources such as this which contains more design info you may find helpful.

From my understanding they are still spending money on fossil fuels like coal to some extent but they’re clearly in the process of transitioning towards green energy and you’re right that they’re surpassing us there, by far.

This Green Energy community is on a Solarpunk instance powered by solar power and a lot of Solarpunk fiction finds hope in dark times by imagining ways people respond to climate catastrophes with resilience, solidarity and community when our governments fail to provide solutions. The DIY and hopeful aspects of Solarpunk, whether real or fiction, seem especially prescient towards our current situation though that’s not denying what you just pointed out.

I definitely agree that people should move forward with solar / wind however they can, especially DIY projects. This will hurt people on on an industrial scale, though and will likely hurt many companies and jobs so it’s still important to be aware and prepared at the least.

It sounds to me like he was saying that wind power does that, which is incorrect, but coal is certainly destructive https://environmentamerica.org/center/articles/how-coal-mining-harms-the-environment/

Thanks for your insightful comments. Sums it up well and I appreciate that you ended on a hopeful, positive note. I agree with you and I think we’ll be seeing more mutual aid groups, DIY efforts and acts of solidarity as ordinary people come together despite the greed and hubris of those in power.

That’s great! I still don’t have one for this year but that sounds like a good way to go to get a few and plan for the year ahead. I’m glad your plants will have friends to flourish with.

Good catch. Hopefully some users from this community will make submissions.

Cool find. Thanks for sharing! Glad to see more Lunarpunk related content that isn’t related to crypto. I signed up for the newsletter. Would love to bring Reddit users and the creator of this website to this community.

Thanks for the clarification

It’s not whataboutism. It’s getting the priorities straight and not getting distracted by false problems.

The article posted facts and supported findings. These are not “false problems” and are posted for information and discussion, not as a distraction.

What is raised in the article is not specific to renewables. It’s pretty much generalized as soon as you have private interests.

The article is specifically about issues pertaining to the industry producing and selling renewables in California, USA. I have no private issues other than the sharing of information and constructive discussions about it. A share is not necessarily an endorsement and will not be received equally by all viewers though we should be able to engage in discussions without making assumptions about other users or unnecessarily pointing fingers.

So isolating renewables is improper and demagogic.

The focus of this community is green energy and there will be posts that focus on renewables. This post is on topic and posts from others are are always welcome, provided no false information is shared and discussions don’t get combative.

Agreed that oil and gas are far worse in these aspects.

Let’s not succumb to whataboutism, however. These are still important issues to consider to keep green energy sources ethical and to prevent corporate corruption and greenwashing of these alternative energy sources. This should be worth considering for those interested in green energy , especially for solarpunks practicing prefigurative politics, to prevent these issues in the future.

Do you mind providing a source for this information? It seems to contradict this

Maybe so but the article isn’t really talking about that. It just used that as a phrase to exemplify the versatility of batteries and how these could be a greener solution for advanced technologies they are used for.

Inside seems like a good idea in that heat. I wasn’t getting the most direct sunlight inside, 6 hours is recommended, so I was leaving it outside in the direct sun and I think that may have been too much as it would be in full bloom one day and then the flowers would droop not much later.

I can’t comment on bird migration with any expertise but I can say that street light is considerably brighter and I can’t really see these contributing to light pollution. The bioluminescence comes from an enzyme that exists in mushrooms and other organisms in nature fairly frequently already.

Mine ultimately didn’t survive through last summer but it was worth the purchase. I’m sure in the right conditions they’ll thrive so I’m tempted to get another. It doesn’t look like they’re in any stores near me but I assume the plants would be pretty healthy if you bought one at a florist.

You and @Mihies@programming.dev can find more info about the project including many more articles on their website . The company is responsible for the world’s largest solar project . Do you have anything to support your arguments? You have been presented with counter arguments and not provided any info . Why do you think they wouldn’t have considered clouds in Indiana?