@NFPublication@dailytelegraph You're obviously one of those conspiracy nutters, so I won't waste my time with you.
But just a tip - Use of the phrase 'cOMmOn sENsE' is a red flag.
You're in for a big surprise if you think coal is gonna make a comeback π
@NFPublication@dailytelegraph Sounds like you're on a real bender.
Coal, as previously stated, is on a clear downward trend, Very few countries are building coal plants, and even the ones that are, are building wind/solar/batteries at a much faster rate.
@NFPublication@dailytelegraph 'Coal is the new black'... Not sure what that means?
Either way, very few countries are building coal plants anymore as they're just not viable.
It's mainly an economic decision.
@ConnedAgain@dailytelegraph Burning coal for electricity just isn't economically viable anymore. Forget 'bad'/'wrong'. It's just not something that anyone would invest in.
Coal is hanging on, only when the plants are already built, and close to source.
Good luck getting funding for that new coal plant! π
@Lisa9Sophia@OneNationAus You've got to be joking π
Have you seen their energy 'policy'?
Build a new coal plant! Even if that were possible, it ain't "cheaper energy".
@ConnedAgain@dailytelegraph Meanwhile... coal just keeps losing its dominance almost every week.
Here's the last 12 months, nationally. Coal 47.6%.
It's now a minority provider of our electricity.
That might upset you, sorry about that π
@ConnedAgain@dailytelegraph Quite!
Anyway, good luck with your plan of sustaining coal for 50 years.
You know you'd need a new coal plant for that, right..? π³
@ConnedAgain@dailytelegraph Most likely scenario: Existing coal plants shut down one by one, as we gain the capacity to replace them (with solar, wind, batteries, gas).
The last will likely close in the late 2030s/early 2040s.
(Not sure what plant could be running in 50y time anyway? Our youngest is 17yo!)
@Ben86234818@JamesMelville That's quite an unusual take!
I would have no problem with female commentators, referees, bar staff or coaches at a men's world cup.
It would be equally strange to not see any male coaches/officials/commentators at a Women's WC...
@Ballopedia@JamesMelville Do they? (I wouldn't know, US sport is largely of disinterest to me π)
I do know that the AFC (Asian Football) has used it in their club and international tournaments for many years... And it's crap there as well!