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Analysis: Global fossil-fuel emissions set to fall in 2026 amid Hormuz crisis (www.carbonbrief.org)

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[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Okay I'm sorry to be that guy, but wind mills are used to grind stuff, like grains into flour. You mean wind turbines/generators.

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[–] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago (1 child)

no no, we grind the grains then we burn it for energy

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[–] sparkyshocks@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

I think I'm burning about 2500 calories per day of grain and similar substances.

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