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NNadir

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3. Really. The sun is always present and the wind is always blowing? That is a surprise.

Reply to generalbetrayus (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2026, 01:20 PM

19 hrs ago

The solar and wind industries depend on access to fossil fuels. It's why Germany funded Putin's war on Ukraine, and why German industry is weighted down under high electricity prices.

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Not actually breaking news, so I put it here under general discussion. [View all] generalbetrayus 20 hrs ago OP

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