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nixstyx t1_jdmn6t6 wrote

There are much better places to put panels. Sure, it reduces CO2 emissions equal to whatever, but that's still forest acres that are gone when they didn't have to be.

It's also destroying wildlife habitat that could remain if we were more strategic with solar placement.

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Smartalum t1_jdnu2eg wrote

As opposed to what? Fossil Fuel extraction is significantly more damaging.

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nixstyx t1_jdnvkvo wrote

As opposed to putting panels where there isn't already forest. ... didn't think it was that much of a mystery. Top of buildings, over larger parking areas, as an upright array overlooking an already cleared area.

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