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		danny_codes 73 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-f... Seem to be on their way. Solar power is cheaper than coal now for some projects. In 10 years coal will be entirely obsolete. Though of course phase out will take longer

moominpapa 73 days ago [–]

What projects is it cheaper for? And why will coal be obsolete in 10 years time?

iknowstuff 72 days ago | [–]

Because solar keeps getting cheaper, duh. Coal is already obsolete.

moominpapa 72 days ago | | [–]

Obsolete, and yet China keep building coal power stations

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