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Benefits of fossil fuels for developing countries greatly outweigh risks of climate change. Preventing climate change is a luxury good for wealthy countries so that they can get the psychological benefits from stability and nature worship.

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bryanlarsen3y ago· 2 in thread

Luckily, that's no longer true. Solar panels and $8000 EV's are cheaper than natgas plants and gasoline cars. And if the fossil fuel deliveries are interrupted for any reason, the economy doesn't immediately collapse.

eesmith3y ago

What's an example of an $8000 EV?

A 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV starts at $26,500. A 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage starts at $16,245. A new golf cart is about $8K, says https://thefunoutdoors.com/golf/golf-cart-prices/

Otherwise, if you aren't buying a new car, a $4,000 gasoline car is cheaper than an $8,000 EV.

marssaxman3y ago

Here's an EV which sells for $4500:

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56178802

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