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kristopher

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7. The OP is making the case that solar is ramping up far, far faster than anyone predicted

Reply to GliderGuider (Reply #6)

Fri Nov 22, 2013, 11:57 AM

Nov 2013

If you want to form your own answer to your question you might take the most aggressive projections for deploying solar, and then consider the impact of a much more rapid rollout.

I don't do fortune telling - I'm just interested in seeing the possible happen as soon as we can.

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Will Solar Save the Planet? [View all] kristopher Nov 2013 OP

It might become a problem in 5 billion years. arcane1 Nov 2013 #1

Ding ding ding....Rooftop is the only way to go.... Bennyboy Nov 2013 #2

The short answer is No. Riftaxe Nov 2013 #3

That's an untenable position... kristopher Nov 2013 #5

Not if human civilization concentrates it for our exclusive use The2ndWheel Nov 2013 #4

So, when do you think we'll see global CO2 emissions start to decline? GliderGuider Nov 2013 #6

The OP is making the case that solar is ramping up far, far faster than anyone predicted kristopher Nov 2013 #7

Nice safe answer. GliderGuider Nov 2013 #8

"Chickenshit" kristopher Nov 2013 #9

Creating political will in this area runs counter to our evolved nature as social animals. GliderGuider Nov 2013 #10

Great sample of actual chickens%$t. kristopher Nov 2013 #11

No, it's actual science. GliderGuider Nov 2013 #12

Can you cite some? FBaggins Nov 2013 #13

Did you read the paper I referenced? GliderGuider Nov 2013 #14

"I don't do fortune telling" NickB79 Nov 2013 #15