Monday, February 01, 2010

Solar solution

Here's a fascinating graphic that shows how much solar generation coverage would be needed to furnish the entire planet with electricity (based on estimated needs in 2030). This means no emissions at all. No more nuclear. No more burning coal or natural gas.

The picture is just a snippet of the world map, the 3 small squares showing what would be needed to meet the needs of the 3 countries in North America.

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