We had a solution for that though. Things like the carbon tax would have had a meaningful impact. And then the libs managed to make it toxic so it can’t be reintroduced

There’s a lot of problems with nuclear

1. We know it’s expensive, and it takes so long to build that if that’s the only plan, it makes no sense not to install solar. So ultimately my the time it is built, it will be even less economical

2. Same problems as coal. You can’t simply turn it on. It can take hours. That’s part of the reason for recent blackout in Vic (turbines need to sync up same speed and phase as the grid or they shit themselves, and that can take hours). Solar/batteries take 100ms and will always get the contract. Cheaper too…

3. It’s still centralized so power in rural areas will still be crap. If you put batteries and solar in those areas though and treat them as microgrids, everyone will have more reliable power. They can stop whining about their blackouts

4. The cost of solar and batteries right now is irrelevant. In 15 years by the time this plant is built, based on the current price drops, i think I calculated that batteries and solar are 66% - 90% cheaper. It would be stupid to think this technology doesn’t drop in cost, and improve in efficiency.

5. We have a lot of space here in Australia for solar. So, energy density doesn’t matter like many countries.

Instead of wasting all this gd money on nuclear, they should be using it to build manufacturing factories for lithium batteries and solar.

Nuclear doesn’t solve any real issues here in Australia.

I actually disagree. I feel it’s best to use for languages you’re good with, because it tends to introduce very subtle bugs which can be very difficult to debug, and code which looks accurate about isn’t. If you’re not totally familiar with the language, it can be even harder

My workmate literally used copilot to fix a mistake in our websocket implementation today.

It made one line of change… turned it it made the problem worse

That’s not possible. The keyboard warriors were telling us that solar makes the grid unstable 5 years ago. And they obviously know what they are talking about

Maybe someone should go fetch them from their current anti-EV rants to educate us why solar is bad /s

Rednecks on Facebook are already getting butthurt about this like this and asking lab grown meat to be banned

They’re going on about stuff like cancer or whatever

The problem isn’t only the cars, but the people who drive those cars also tend to not respect the rules.

Bigger cars need to have more harsh road rules applied. Had a dodge ram 1500 go the wrong way around a round about as an example the other day and nearly hit me on my scooter.

If I get hit by a hatchback, I’m fine (it has happened before). Dodge ram? I’m dead

Simply requiring a truck licence and applying different rules would be enough

Asking for evidence isn’t what victim blaming is.

Trumps indictment was only 45 pages. Op’s was 150 pages. If they were only holding a sign, it should be far less. Op also is weaseling their way out of providing info on what is on those pages, other than the main charge. OP is CLEARLY withholding information they can easily provide, which provides the info we need to make a more informed decision. It’s suss they haven’t

OP also admitted they’re already known to police for vandalism involving paint (and then stupidly tried to suggest it wasn’t vandalism, since they managed to clean it up lol). And that should be a redflag…

We’re not being given the full story. I knew my opinion wouldn’t be popular. But I actually do care about the environment, and it makes us all look stupid if OP turns out to be downplaying everything.

Where did I write that I support the UK government?

I already proved op was trying to deceive us a bit. And what didn’t I read properly? I never said anywhere there was MORE paperwork for the vandalism (and that should be a red-flag to you, that you’re ignoring, that suggests OP is lying about the details)

Do you seriously think op got served a massive 150 pages (more than a vandalism charge, and more than the trump indictment) because they simply blocked a freeway? Op is still holding back major details and you’re embracing their bullshit. That’s not helpful for the pro-environment cause.

If you think they’re right, ask to see more information as it will prove the UK government is strong arming them. That’s all we need. Not plausibly unrelated news report. By fighting with me for asking for basic PROOF, you’re setting us up in a position to make us ALL look like idiots, and giving ammunition to the other side, when it’s discovered what really happened.

I’m simply asking for the full information. Not sure why you’re attacking me for asking (this shouldn’t be a trump-like echo chamber). I’ll reiterate that I don’t believe op. I suspect the full extent of these criminal charges are far beyond holding a sign.

I agree.

That being said though, as battery range increases, the need for home chargers becomes less relevant too. Cars with 1000km range for instance, for most people would only need to find a charger once every 2 weeks or so. And we’ll likely see charges in apartment carparks more regularly anyway

We’ll likely also eventually see hot swappable batteries become commonplace too (there are already cars out there that do it).

That being said, hopefully the new sodium ion batteries will bring down the costs at least

You’re right. I don’t believe you, and believe you less now lol. The UN might not have anything to do with your case.

The fact you’re trying to downplay vandalism using paint suggests there are elements of this you’re downplaying too. There’s a pattern emerging…

5 mins ago, you were just standing there with a sign. Now it’s 30 mins of blocking the freeway lol.

Next thing we know, you’ll be admitting that blocking emergency vehicles was on the list too. It wouldn’t be 150 pages of car licence plates. I suspect there are lots of other details which help justify the charges and that’s why you’re not posting the actual charges lol. So what do the other pages say?

Deceiving people only works in an echo chamber. We need people to be upfront, because the people we need to convince are going to be making the same comments as I am doing now.

It already has.

Every rich asshole out there with a sportscar out there or large truck is already spreading misinformation, because they know some people measure their masculinity by engine noise. And they know the value of their cars will plummet, so they’re getting defensive and protecting their investment already.

Without being able to rev their engines to impress women, they also have to grow a personality. A large percentage of that community are basically sheep too honestly

I feel like we’re potentially only being given half the story and without seeing the papers, it is possible we’re being misled here.

I feel like people don’t get 153 pages of legal charges if they’re just standing there with a sign…

Why not post the papers too? (Redacted of course). Or at least mention what the actual charges are.

By the way, don’t take asking for evidence to mean I agree with the UK government (I am very much a Greenie). I just want more information

It’s probably not.

Great, so it has more convincing if-else tables

Still doesn’t solve any real problems… AI is the new “blockchain”.

Yeah… Until it affects everyone else. It’s not manipulative. I’m telling you my experience.

The Tabacco and Alcohol industry has shown legalising drugs doesn’t work. In fact, Tabacco even went Tabacco 2.0, and started marketing vapes as a “safe alternative”, and because of that, once again, we’re all dealing with assholes now who are literally ARGUING with us that “it’s just water vapor”

So yes, agree to disagree.

Nope. I could give you lots of reasons ranging from car crashes caused by drugs, psychosis caused by many of them, look at NT in Australia where they heavily control alcohol, etc

I’ve seen people’s lives affected by this crap… and the number of times druggies try to drag others into their addiction by telling them “it’s totally safe” is common

And just to further this, some drugs affect others due to second hand smoke.

Lets be real, the main people who want to legalise drugs are doing so because they want weed too be legal. But if you speak to people who have recovered from weed addiction ( I know 2), they’ll probably tell you it needs to remain controlled. If you speak to recovering ridiculous alcoholics, they’ll tell you having alcohol surrounding them isn’t a good thing

We can agree to disagree I guess.

Not always.

Some drugs cause mental changes like psychosis too.

Alcohol is still banned in some countries… A world does exist outside US.

Here in Australia, in NT having alcohol readily accessible was a huge disaster. There are laws to heavily restrict it in areas with a drinking problem and they do help. It was literally requested by the communities most affected. No there isn’t some weird crime syndicate

And if you speak to social workers, they will tell you having it so easily available isn’t a good thing

And thats a VERY good point.

Alcohol is decriminalised, and is a SERIOUS issue. Just like Nicotine is. People keep trying to quit, but they can’t because smokes and alcohol are available everywhere you turn. Making these things more accessible isn’t a solution.

Alcohol should be banned too (our ex housemate was an alcoholic).

This isn’t a case of “oh, but weed is less harmful”. In fact, I just realised I have 2 housemates who had weed problems. The second one told me explicitly moved from her household because her family all had a serious weed and alcohol problem, and she felt less exposed to it in my house.

People on drugs like ICE here are already treated like a medical problem, and it hasn’t helped. At least if its treated as a criminal issue courts can order them to go to rehab.

But yes, I think we’d all be more comfortable if Alcohol was banned too (or strongly controlled)