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Wind
98% of the space below wind turbines can be used for other useful purposes such as agriculture98% of the space below wind turbines can be used for other useful purposes such as agriculture
  • The land below wind turbines is wasted and cannot be used for other purposes
  • 98% of the space below wind turbines can be used for other useful purposes such as agriculture
Wind
98% of the space below wind turbines can be used for other useful purposes such as agriculture98% of the space below wind turbines can be used for other useful purposes such as agriculture
  • Wind turbines have low power density and take up way too much land/sea to be widely deployed
  • 98% of the space below wind turbines can be used for other useful purposes such as agriculture
EV
Advancements in technology, range, and charging infrastructure make EVs a practical option for daily use in cold environmentsAdvancements in technology, range, and charging infrastructure make EVs a practical option for daily use in cold environments
  • EVs don't have enough range to handle daily travel demands
  • Advancements in technology, range, and charging infrastructure make EVs a practical option for daily use in cold environments
EV
Advancements in technology, range, and charging infrastructure make EVs a practical option for daily use in cold environmentsAdvancements in technology, range, and charging infrastructure make EVs a practical option for daily use in cold environments
  • EVs don't work in cold weather
  • Advancements in technology, range, and charging infrastructure make EVs a practical option for daily use in cold environments
Solar
Any adverse impact to ecosystems or biodiversity caused by solar panels can be managed and even made beneficial under certain circumstancesAny adverse impact to ecosystems or biodiversity caused by solar panels can be managed and even made beneficial under certain circumstances
  • Construction of an industrial scale solar power plant creates an ecological wasteland
  • Any adverse impact to ecosystems or biodiversity caused by solar panels can be managed and even made beneficial under certain circumstances
Battery Storage
Batteries are manufactured under stringent safety standards that test for fire safety and have built-in thermal management systemsBatteries are manufactured under stringent safety standards that test for fire safety and have built-in thermal management systems
  • Battery storage systems are dangerous and prone to explosions or fires
  • Batteries are manufactured under stringent safety standards that test for fire safety and have built-in thermal management systems
Battery Storage
Battery storage costs have decreased by ~90% in the last 10 years and continue to get less expensive, while already being an economical solution todayBattery storage costs have decreased by ~90% in the last 10 years and continue to get less expensive, while already being an economical solution today
  • Energy storage systems are too expensive to be viable for widespread use
  • Battery storage costs have decreased by ~90% in the last 10 years and continue to get less expensive, while already being an economical solution today
Solar
Cloudy or rainy conditions only reduce solar panel output by about 50%Cloudy or rainy conditions only reduce solar panel output by about 50%
  • Solar panels only work when it's sunny outside
  • Cloudy or rainy conditions only reduce solar panel output by about 50%
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Wind
Concerns about offshore wind cables negatively impacting marine life are not supported by scientific evidence or regulatory assessmentsConcerns about offshore wind cables negatively impacting marine life are not supported by scientific evidence or regulatory assessments
  • Offshore wind cables disrupt marine life and fisheries by emitting dangerous electromagnetic fields (EMF) and damaging ecosystems
  • Concerns about offshore wind cables negatively impacting marine life are not supported by scientific evidence or regulatory assessments
EV
Despite emissions associated with battery manufacturing, EVs usually produce lower GHG emissions over their lifetime compared to gas vehiclesDespite emissions associated with battery manufacturing, EVs usually produce lower GHG emissions over their lifetime compared to gas vehicles
  • EVs are worse for the climate than gas cars because of the climate impact of battery manufacturing
  • Despite emissions associated with battery manufacturing, EVs usually produce lower GHG emissions over their lifetime compared to gas vehicles
EV
Battery Storage
EV adoption is likely to spur growth in the automotive industry and create jobsEV adoption is likely to spur growth in the automotive industry and create jobs
  • Transition to EVs will cost the United States auto industry jobs
  • EV adoption is likely to spur growth in the automotive industry and create jobs
EV
Battery Storage
EV batteries are designed for longevitiy, and when they reach their end of life, there are recycling or repurposing options availableEV batteries are designed for longevitiy, and when they reach their end of life, there are recycling or repurposing options available
  • We'll end up with lots of EV batteries going to landfill
  • EV batteries are designed for longevitiy, and when they reach their end of life, there are recycling or repurposing options available
EV
EVs are mechanically simpler than ICE vehicles, and often break down for the same reasons as their ICE counterpartsEVs are mechanically simpler than ICE vehicles, and often break down for the same reasons as their ICE counterparts
  • EVs break down more and are less reliable than gas cars
  • EVs are mechanically simpler than ICE vehicles, and often break down for the same reasons as their ICE counterparts
EV
EVs are subject to the same safety standards as gas vehiclesEVs are subject to the same safety standards as gas vehicles
  • EVs are less safe than gas vehicles
  • EVs are subject to the same safety standards as gas vehicles
EV
Battery Storage
EVs compensate the emissions generated during their production after 2 years of driving, and immediately improve air quality on roads and in citiesEVs compensate the emissions generated during their production after 2 years of driving, and immediately improve air quality on roads and in cities
  • Emissions generated during manufacturing EV batteries make them worse for the environment than gas cars
  • EVs compensate the emissions generated during their production after 2 years of driving, and immediately improve air quality on roads and in cities

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