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		jessaustin on May 29, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Steep decline in nuclear power would threaten ener... I'd believe 90% of current capacity, but it won't get to that portion of total capacity. Solar isn't perfect for every situation. Even so, when energy is cheaper with fewer negative externalities, we'll use more of it.

singularity2001 on May 29, 2019 [–]

capacity growth is already factored in: Global energy consumption is doubling only every 20 years.

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