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Ok... but now we're damaging ecosystems by installing hydroelectric power stations and dams and such in these areas.

Besides, not every country can effectively utilize hydroelectric power.

Germany, like other countries, should be investing in a mix of power sources. You probably want your backbone to be nuclear and then renewables where it makes sense with a goal (at least in western countries) of also eliminating reliance on China for renewables/batteries.

Dogmatism about renewables is self-defeating.

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We should make sure that the indirect cost for CO2 are added to the price of energy and imported products depending on the mix. It is one of the few areas where I think a market can fix things.

That would mean we all pay for the CO2 emissions of the US army since they are the world's largest single institution consumer.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333873233_Hidden_ca...

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/12/elephant-in-the-ro...

Yea but all other countries would have to pay for the C02 emissions of their militaries too. I bet many would not be able to afford to have one anymore - might be a good thing.

I’ve always thought that was a decent idea but Americans can’t even stomach higher gas prices because of the Iran war. How are they going to handle $7-$8 per gallon or more?