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In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S. (www.scientificamerican.com)
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"Wind and solar produced more U.S. power than coal during the first five months of this year, as several coal plants closed and gas prices dropped"

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[-] BoxesOfPepe@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

To my understanding they don't use up the water though, it's evaporated back into the cycle after use. Also they can use non potable water like salt water, if memory serves.

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