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Where is this quote from?

But yeah…, in retrospect the writing was in fact on the wall.

Oh? Is the orange man building nuclear plants and high speed rail at a rapid pace and for super cheap?

No, he is drilling for oil & gas because it’s readily available and aligns with his party’s vision of national interest.

No? Then can you explain to me why this comment is relevant at all? I’m aware that China has shitty policies in regards to some minorities, but are you insinuating that’s the reason they’re able to build infrastructure so quickly?

China is building energy independence to be able to act geopolitically independent, not to be a saviour of the world (i.e. national interest). They can do it quickly domestically because no one can stand in their way. The current republican party is creating a framework to also reduce the amount of resistance they face when enacting their vision.

I’m not asking for anyone to feel bad for macroeconomics… Just not to indiscriminately believe that overreach is a good thing when it happens to align with our own interests.

I hold the following opinion and am happy to have it challenged:

1. This is standard Orban propaganda and can be ignored.

2. The EU does not hold enough cards to ignore the threat of a 30% tarrif as it currently relies on the US for energy, with the only (immediate term) alternative being Russia.

3. It is incredibly sad to see the Americans blackmail a long-standing and key global ally. This will take generations to repair.

4. It is clear the EU was not aligned on how to proceed with these negotiations. Sometimes, aligning the interest of 27 states is difficult.

It’s a similar reach that a certain loud orange man is trying to instill E.g.. As long as it doesn’t directly negatively impact your life, you probably won’t notice too much.

I think this just shows the lack of cards the EU has to play at this point in time.

Also a completely integrated local and low-cost supply chain, unlimited access to cheap physical labour and an incredible government overreach to ensure every company is towing the same line.

To further note:

The authors caution that nuclear power is still not cheap

May I ask why? I’ve never felt it was really a necessary feature.

I love scam posts. They just make me all warm and fuzzy inside!

And not because of the clearly scammy nature of it all, but mostly because it means that there are sufficient users of Lemmy to make it worthwhile to try and scam 🥰

So, thank you Matrecovery and RaymondBucks079, for letting us all know that the lemmy is infact well and truly alive.

#RiskyClicks

Thanks for pointing this out. It is imperative that people understand the reality of the energy transition and move away from the spotty doomsday or otherwise reporting on the topic.

Given the list of data which they provide as an alternative, you’re not likely being naive.

Australia is the 5th largest natural gas exporter and 2nd largest coal exporter and therefore a significant impacter of climate change.

It, and all the other fossil fuel nations, should do significantly more than offer a small number of places for those impacted by climate change.

Same here. The “tabs” can sometimes become quite stiff over time due to rusting

Within an infinitely long timeline, yes. Transitions take time and few are willing to take the immediate financial (and thus political hit) to do so.

One example is pharmaceutical companies, which represent a significant portion of goods produced in Europe. There is no market similar to the US where prices and consumption are both significantly high, so I would argue they would simply take a significant hit.

Economics is rarely done in long term thought because political cycles rely on economic performance. It’s stupid, but here we are…

Don’t forget oil and gas. Europe has pretty much been living of US gas the last 3 years. lazy link

Not to defend the decision, but I wonder if the prosecution couldn’t use any sort of “treason” charge, as the act is not against the Dutch people directly?

I rescind my comment post-haste

To note: 100 G << 1 MG Also G cannot be added or removed with a spoon, or did I miss some big leap in physics?

We will never know, it could also be in response to some additional Back-Channel pressure for more post-war concessions (e.g. financial/mineral payment or rights)