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Solar
The heavy metals contained in solar panels are insoluble and pose minimal environmental riskThe heavy metals contained in solar panels are insoluble and pose minimal environmental risk
  • Heavy metals found in solar panels can leach out and get into the groundwater, as well as affect plants
  • The heavy metals contained in solar panels are insoluble and pose minimal environmental risk
Climate Change
The idea that hurricanes are created by the government is a baseless conspiracy theoryThe idea that hurricanes are created by the government is a baseless conspiracy theory
  • Hurricanes are artificially created and controlled by the government using weather modification technologies
  • The idea that hurricanes are created by the government is a baseless conspiracy theory
Wind
The impact of wind turbines on wildlife is minimal, and the benefits of clean power produced from wind turbines far outweigh the consThe impact of wind turbines on wildlife is minimal, and the benefits of clean power produced from wind turbines far outweigh the cons
  • Turbines represent a large risk to wildlife like birds and bats
  • The impact of wind turbines on wildlife is minimal, and the benefits of clean power produced from wind turbines far outweigh the cons
Wind
The recycleability of turbines and waste generation associated with fossil fuel production ensure wind is a sustainable source of energyThe recycleability of turbines and waste generation associated with fossil fuel production ensure wind is a sustainable source of energy
  • Transiting to wind turbines will create a large amount of waste and is ultimately not that sustainable
  • The recycleability of turbines and waste generation associated with fossil fuel production ensure wind is a sustainable source of energy
Solar
The solar industry has become a major driver of job growth in the U.S., outpacing the fossil fuel industryThe solar industry has become a major driver of job growth in the U.S., outpacing the fossil fuel industry
  • Transitioning to solar energy will take U.S. jobs from the oil and gas industry
  • The solar industry has become a major driver of job growth in the U.S., outpacing the fossil fuel industry
Wind
Solar
The transition to clean energy has the potential to create millions of new jobsThe transition to clean energy has the potential to create millions of new jobs
  • Wind and solar will destroy far more jobs than they will create
  • The transition to clean energy has the potential to create millions of new jobs
Wind
Climate Change
There is no evidence that connects offshore wind to whale deathsThere is no evidence that connects offshore wind to whale deaths
  • Offshore wind is causing whale strandings and deaths
  • There is no evidence that connects offshore wind to whale deaths
Wind
There is no link between wind turbines and whale deathsThere is no link between wind turbines and whale deaths
  • Wind kills large numbers of endangered whales and other species
  • There is no link between wind turbines and whale deaths
Hydro
While construction costs are high, operation costs are very low, and overall hydropwer is one of the least expensive sources of electricityWhile construction costs are high, operation costs are very low, and overall hydropwer is one of the least expensive sources of electricity
  • Hydropower is expensive
  • While construction costs are high, operation costs are very low, and overall hydropwer is one of the least expensive sources of electricity
Wind
While generation intermittency is still an obstacle, wind power is less expensive per unit of energy produced than most other types of electricityWhile generation intermittency is still an obstacle, wind power is less expensive per unit of energy produced than most other types of electricity
  • Wind power is too expensive and cannot produce electricity competitively
  • While generation intermittency is still an obstacle, wind power is less expensive per unit of energy produced than most other types of electricity
Solar
While intermittency remains a barrier to full renewable adoption, solar energy is often cheaper than fossil fuels without economic incentivesWhile intermittency remains a barrier to full renewable adoption, solar energy is often cheaper than fossil fuels without economic incentives
  • Solar farms are only economical with substantial subsidies
  • While intermittency remains a barrier to full renewable adoption, solar energy is often cheaper than fossil fuels without economic incentives
EV
While the initial price of EVs can be higher, costs are decreasing and total ownership costs of EVs (maintenance, fuel, etc.) are typically lowerWhile the initial price of EVs can be higher, costs are decreasing and total ownership costs of EVs (maintenance, fuel, etc.) are typically lower
  • EVs are more expensive than petrol and diesel equivalents
  • While the initial price of EVs can be higher, costs are decreasing and total ownership costs of EVs (maintenance, fuel, etc.) are typically lower
Wind
Solar
Grid Modernization
Wind already contributes meaningfully to the grid, and advancements in storage and demand response will continue to support the energy transitionWind already contributes meaningfully to the grid, and advancements in storage and demand response will continue to support the energy transition
  • Wind is too unreliable to replace fossil fuel
  • Wind already contributes meaningfully to the grid, and advancements in storage and demand response will continue to support the energy transition
Wind
Wind impacts property value far less than fossil fuel plantsWind impacts property value far less than fossil fuel plants
  • Wind power facilities and installations will drive down the value of surrounding properties
  • Wind impacts property value far less than fossil fuel plants
Wind
Wind installations on farms commonly increase property valueWind installations on farms commonly increase property value
  • Wind turbines are bad for farmers and rural communities
  • Wind installations on farms commonly increase property value

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