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Environment & Energy

Gregorian

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1. I doubt those energy costs for fossil fuel include the extras that result from burning fuel.

Reply to Addison (Original post)

Tue May 21, 2013, 12:24 PM

May 2013

This is the shortsightedness of the carbon democracy. Burn, burn, burn as if there were no tomorrow.

Solar is already cheaper if one looks at it from a complete birth to death cycle.

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Are we on the cusp of a solar energy boom? [View all] Addison May 2013 OP

I doubt those energy costs for fossil fuel include the extras that result from burning fuel. Gregorian May 2013 #1

After my sister and her husband put a system in... MrMickeysMom May 2013 #2

Solar panels are popping up all over my neighborhood Addison May 2013 #3

Where are you? oldhippie May 2013 #4

Hey OldHippie Addison May 2013 #5