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40% of US electricity is now emissions-free (arstechnica.com)
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[–] 9 points 2 years ago (5 children)

The article doesn't do a good job of explaining the 40%, you have to infer it. But when you do, it isn't natural gas, but solar + wind + hydro + nuclear.

This is actually fantastic news. 40% renewable, 40% natural gas, and 20% coal is a huge step in the right direction.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    The article doesn't do a good job of explaining the 40%

    I thought the chart was pretty clear. Although I guess they could’ve color coded it.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    I think color coding it would've helped a bit yeah. Especially if they used the same color for wind and hydro and solar and nuclear. Otherwise you read 40% in the headline and the first thing which draws your attention is 44% natural gas

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