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A Real Solution for a Hard Problem

A study of actionable solutions to climate change

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#7: Water Powered Batteries

I hope I’ve convinced you that some form of energy storage is required.

#6: The Intermittency Problem with Renewables

We’ve done a lot of work to reduce our carbon emissions, let’s take a step back to see how far we’ve come.

#5: Scaling Solar Power

The price of solar power, unlike wind, has dropped significantly in the past decade and can now be as low as 6 cents / kWh of electricity, about half the national average cost of electricity.

#4: Transportation for a Sustainable Future

“Get an electric car” is common advice for people who want to reduce their carbon footprint.

#3: Scaling Onshore Wind Farms

Replacing coal-fire plants with wind

#2: The Magical Kilowatt-Hour

A quick summary of where we left off last time:

#1: From First Principles

Laying out a plan for climate change where the numbers actually add up.