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An energy leap which overshadows Wyoming’s population

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[–] Embargo@lemmy.zip 33 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Always make sure you turn the light off when you leave a room though.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 8 points 2 days ago

or not turn it on at all, dont be using computers, or any appliances during the day or night.

[–] Vupware@lemmy.zip 26 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I think it’s so hilarious that all of a sudden the establishment is bullish on nuclear.

As always, too little, too late.

I am just so sick of humankind’s incredible ability to always fuck up. It’s remarkable how terrible we are as a species. Such vast intellect, and yet we seldom put it to good use.

[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 16 points 2 days ago (2 children)

“developers intend to power the site using a combination of natural gas and renewables, built specifically for the facility.”

At least when the AI bubble bursts there will be plenty of cheap Renewable energy infrastructure. #SilverLining

[–] frunch@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It'll be there, but it won't be cheap

[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days ago

Hopefully the Venture capitalists will be happy for cents in the dollar, or the State is happy to take the infrastructure in lieu of any outstanding company debts.

[–] Sas@beehaw.org 4 points 2 days ago

They said AI will solve the climate crisis but they never said how

[–] Wilshire@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Don't worry, our future robot overlords will deal with the energy sucking human occupants.

[–] marsza@lemmy.cafe 2 points 2 days ago

Get what ya vote for.

[–] riskable@programming.dev 2 points 2 days ago

To be fair, Wyoming will finally be good for something 🤷

[–] lol_idk@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago

This will bring coal back