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Almost three quarters of the world's countries could be powered entirely by renewable energy sources by 2050 – if we want it badly enough, that is.
That's according to an ambitious new 2050 roadmap that calculates a move to an emissions-free future would create millions of jobs, cut trillions in health and climate costs, and help save the planet from global warming.
The estimates, produced by a team of almost 30 scientists, are based on an assessment of the capabilities of 139 countries to transition to 100 percent wind, water, and solar power in the next three and a bit decades.
By 2050 most of the world could be 100% powered with renewable energy while at the same lead to a net increase of 24 million new jobs, according to a new 2050 roadmap.
https://www.sciencealert.com/most-of-the-world-could-be-100-powered-by-renewables-by-2050
Direct link to the study: https://web.stanford.edu/group/efmh/jacobson/Articles/I/CountriesWWS.pdf
Lots of things could happen if they were wanted "badly enough" but as demand for fossil fuels falls so does their cost because their supply exists. IMHO, short of a huge tax (effective ban?) on these current fossil fuels it is extremely unlikely to happen.
Yes, they will be around until we have some incredible breakthrough in technology.
By 2050 most of the world could be 100% powered with renewable energy while at the same lead to a net increase of 24 million new jobs, according to a new 2050 roadmap.
https://www.sciencealert.com/most-of-the-world-could-be-100-powered-by-renewables-by-2050
Direct link to the study: https://web.stanford.edu/group/efmh/jacobson/Articles/I/CountriesWWS.pdf
It is very hard to predict what will be possible in 33 years much less what will be used 100%. I know that I rely on battery powered tools much more now than I did 30 years ago but I still use corded tools (circular saw, table saw, compound miter saw and air compressor) on many jobs.
renewables are the future anything else is just heads in the sand.
It depends on the expected time-frame.
It's already happening the time frame is now
Heads in the sand? Describing yourself by chance?
At present, we have no viable means to be 100% renewable in the next 33 years. My head is not in the sand, I am realistic.
Heads in the sand? Describing yourself by chance?
At present, we have no viable means to be 100% renewable in the next 33 years. My head is not in the sand, I am realistic.
By 2050 most of the world could be 100% powered with renewable energy while at the same lead to a net increase of 24 million new jobs, according to a new 2050 roadmap.
https://www.sciencealert.com/most-of-the-world-could-be-100-powered-by-renewables-by-2050
Direct link to the study: https://web.stanford.edu/group/efmh/jacobson/Articles/I/CountriesWWS.pdf
By 2050 most of the world could be 100% powered with renewable energy while at the same lead to a net increase of 24 million new jobs, according to a new 2050 roadmap.
https://www.sciencealert.com/most-of-the-world-could-be-100-powered-by-renewables-by-2050
Direct link to the study: https://web.stanford.edu/group/efmh/jacobson/Articles/I/CountriesWWS.pdf
So big energy might oppose it. What people would be stupid enough to cast votes in support of big energy wanting to continue to pollute the world and capitalize on our shared worlds finite resources?
No, our population is much smarter than that. Clearly.
By 2050 most of the world could be 100% powered with renewable energy while at the same lead to a net increase of 24 million new jobs, according to a new 2050 roadmap.
https://www.sciencealert.com/most-of-the-world-could-be-100-powered-by-renewables-by-2050
Direct link to the study: https://web.stanford.edu/group/efmh/jacobson/Articles/I/CountriesWWS.pdf
There are certainly technological issues to be solved with Renewables but the fact that you don't know what those Solutions are doesn't mean they aren't out there or they aren't going to be coming it is also unlikely that renewals will provide all power in the future there will still be people burning firewood just as they do now. The objectionable part in all of this is you have a president pandering to the people that work in a dying industry instead of telling them to get out of that industry and get a job based in the future.
OMG...
You serious?
If there was a solution, now, the corporation that has it would exploit it for profit!
Actually the storage solution does have a solution currently but it's a bit on the expensive side just because you're ignorant of reality doesnt mean reality doesn't exist. Companies are indeed providing storage solutions for profit.
How do you plan on powering freight trains and 18 wheelers, without dramatically increasing the price of almost all consumer goods significantly?
Yes, I know there are "expensive" storage solutions.
have any that are promising to be cost effective within 33 years?
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