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ENERGY DOC *NEW REVISED VERSION* Episode 1: Why Energy Transition is the greatest challenge humanity faces

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Wind and Solar Can't Replace Fossil Fuels by 2050

Wind and solar can't solve our need for 24-7 base load power supply unless you employ energy storage technology. The thermal efficiency of fossil fuels is terrible when they're used to generate electricity. It's long past time to get serious about figuring out where we're going to find the other 65%. I only know of two realistic sources for producing that much electricity.

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