2026-01-07 18:31:41

Here's a perspective that's increasingly shaping the energy debate: the global economy fundamentally runs on traditional energy sources—oil, gas, and coal. That's not opinion, it's operational reality. Think about it: every wind turbine, solar panel, and nuclear facility requires massive quantities of fossil fuels to manufacture, transport, and install. The supply chains, the industrial infrastructure, the logistics networks—they're all built on and powered by conventional energy. This matters beyond just environmental debates. For anyone tracking energy costs, industrial production capacity, or infrastructure bottlenecks, this reality directly impacts everything from manufacturing timelines to operational expenses across sectors.

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VibesOverCharts

· 01-07 18:58

Basically, the current energy topic is a deadlock. Green energy sounds great, but if you really dig into the supply chain, you'll see that it still relies on traditional energy to support it. This is not conspiracy theory, just reality. How much oil is poured into manufacturing a wind turbine?

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MerkleTreeHugger

· 01-07 18:57

ngl, this is the story that traditional energy giants love to tell... but there's something to it, gotta admit

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NFTregretter

· 01-07 18:56

That's right, the idea of energy self-sufficiency sounds great, but the reality is that the industrial chain still can't do without fossil fuels. Wind farms and photovoltaic panels all require oil transportation for delivery... that's the reality, isn't it?

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MEVictim

· 01-07 18:48

In plain terms, green energy is still dependent on fossil fuels to pave the way, this logic is tough...

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BlockchainDecoder

· 01-07 18:48

According to research, this argument actually overlooks a key piece of data—the Energy Return on Investment (EROI) of renewable energy. It is worth noting that the EROI of modern wind and solar power has already surpassed that of traditional energy sources. From a technical perspective, this circular reasoning easily falls into the trap of "survivor bias."

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-07 18:45

This logic isn't new; someone has mentioned it before, but it really hits the point... The energy transition can't avoid this contradiction at all.

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MEVHunterWang

· 01-07 18:42

To be honest, I'm tired of hearing this theory. I admit that fossil fuels are the current reality, but this guy overlooks a key point—the marginal cost is changing. Ten years ago, the cost of wind power was ridiculously high. And now? The cost curve for energy transition has been continuously declining. That’s what truly determines the future.

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