Ships passing in the night..

[RichardBartlett]

Interesting thread on shipping coal, oil , gas and solar

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1...149673913.html

Never really thought of this, apparently 50% of all cargo shipping worldwide is coal, gas or oil.

Every shipment of solar panels removes the need to ship fuels. The more solar the less mega ships needed, it's a self fulfilling prophecy which can only be good for the environment (I don't buy the climate change BS btw)

Cleaning the enviroment is a huge topic which governments are reluctant to tackle as they'd rather fly around the world to wine, dine and pontificate on an unknown unprovable somewhere over the horizon.
I agree it's not the only solution but those opposing 'greening' of energy should sit back and think outside their own garage..

Those who say "ah but think of all those poor kids mining lithium" etc. Well every battery in every hand held device has been using lithium so why suddenly get all emotional about that now?
Plus the battery industry is moving away from lithium as different materials are being utilized and getting more and more efficient so less and less materials are needed.


The overall 'end of the game' effect is a huge positive and whilst transition is always painful I truly believe it's a better idea than the carry on regardless approach. IMHO