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eviloslast Monday at 12:15 AM1 replyview on HN

Yes but it is important not to confuse the source with the form.

For example we can create hydrocarbons using solar/wind energy and that is still "renewable" even though hydrocarbons are involved. They are merely the medium of energy storage.


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throwaway173738last Monday at 1:03 AM

Call me when the hydrocarbons we buy off the shelf are actually made from wind and solar. Until that day you’re still arguing for the artificiality of a real distinction.

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