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[realcleverissues]

Farmers don't want powerlines on their land, but to get to net zero, more need to be built

The Castle's Darryl Kerrigan reckons powerlines are a reminder of man's ability to generate electricity. And as Australia ambles towards a net zero future, we're going to need a lot more.

Note: This article is about Australia, but it’s pretty much the same issue anywhere you go, whether australia, india, or the US: People don’t wan’t powerlines or or near their property.

The problem is that we absolutely need it to achieve net zero.

most of the people affected are farmers, who have complained that it messes with crops (which has no scientific support, at least not yet) and that it looks bad (which can also sometimes affect revenue if their farms are being used for cabins, events, etc.)

On the other hand: we have the oncoming destruction of the biosphere.

In this article, many of the farmers complained that there was insufficient reward for the use of their property, and I think that is a super fair claim and they should be reimbursed well. However, many seem to be just against it in principle, regardless of compensation. They feel they have a right to their land, and that completely demolishes every else’s right to a livable planet. 

In short, it’s a form of NIMBYism. And like with housing, NIMBYism is here again hurting society at large so that some people can maintain absolute ownership and rights over a slice of the earth.

[danielmaslany]

Daniel Maslany as Owl in Supergrid (2018)

[arise-servers]

Web Server Hosting Explained: How China’s $574 Billion Supergrid Could Cut Its Oil Dependence http://dlvr.it/TRj92F Arise Server

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today's movie

[monsterinthenextroom]

Windy Wednesday: The Supergrid

Windy Wednesday: The Supergrid

From SolarFeeds.com, 2013. Link below. NOTE:Images here are impressions of a European supergrid rather than actual plans though they do tend to plot the same routes. I suspect Brexit is the only event to have changed some of the options. I am not sure there’s a concrete plan, rather I imagine the grid will progress depending on planning opportunities Heres a little on what I’ve learned since…

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[jeffboulton]

I’m looking forward to finally watching Supergrid this morning.

#5amCinema #CanadianFilm #filmmaking #Supergrid #LowellDean #LeoFafard #Canadian

[bryanharryrombough]

Today at the Mayfair.