devdrop13h ago
Christian Stöcker
The funny thing about this POLITICO Europe poll is that the people voting for "the cheapest energy sources" are ALSO for renewables (they just don't know it, because they are thoroughly disinformed by fossil and nuclear propaganda). Renewables are the cheapest source. Full stop.
Apr 10 at 4:07pmWeb
Show threadChristian Stöcker1d ago
https://www.politico.eu/article/poll-europeans-back-renewables-despite-higher-energy-costs/
Europeans want more renewables, even if it increases energy bills

Public enthusiasm for clean energy comes as the Iran war exposes Europe’s vulnerability to global oil and gas markets.

POLITICO
Show threadjunglecat_rant🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦1d ago
@chrisstoecker Schon der Titel des Politico-Artikels ist tendenziös. Im Prinzip soll die Aussage sein, dass EuropäerInnen "so doof" sind höhere Preise für Erneuerbare in Kauf zu nehmen, auch wenn sie es "billiger" haben könnten.
Seit dem der Springer-Verlag Politico übernommen hat, habe ich zu dem Outlet zunehmend sinkendes Vertrauen.
Show threadHeinzel21h ago

@chrisstoecker

Oops. That one can read something like this at Springer of all places.

Show threadKai Rüsberg 1d ago
Even though the majority of people in Germany still seem to be on track of the Energiewende, there is the highest share (20%) of those who don't seem to bother, as they demand the cheapest energy. In other words: they don't give a sh*t on climate care.
Fun fact: probably they don't know, they also demand renewable energy, as it's the cheapest energy, as @chrisstoecker points out.
Show threaddivVerent1d ago
@chrisstoecker @Ruhrnalist Renewables are cheaper only when taking full costs into account. But the full costs are not on the energy bill.

As an example, a huge problem with nuclear power is disposal of spent fuel, and insuring against accidents. Turns out both costs are not on the power bill but paid from taxes.