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rob0Pede 31 points ago +31 / -0

Uhhh Joe, we need oil. It’s how things work. Say goodbye to your campaign lol

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zooty 11 points ago +11 / -0

Even if you cut out energy, the modern world is hugely dependent on oil for plastics and fertilizers and other chemicals. So much it's not even funny.

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Tardi_B 5 points ago +5 / -0

We need more nuclear, which is far more reliable and has far less of a footprint than solar/wind, but operating plants are shutting down every year while only one new plant is currently being built in the US.

Still need oil/gas for other purposes, but nuclear would provide the cleanest and safest baseload.

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DahRage 2 points ago +2 / -0

This. I don't understand why nuclear is having so much trouble coming into the spotlight. If we want to talk emissions, stop bringing up renewables - nuclear is much better for the economy, the infrastructure, and the environment.

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NuclearDreams 4 points ago +4 / -0

But muh "Costa Rica is 100% green energy why can't we be!"

Cause our country doesn't exist in a tropical rainforest with tons of rainfall every year to fuel hydroelectric power. Also despite being a country that thrives on renewable energy they're still a third world shithole.