Thai-panic: AirAsia flight defies disaster over denied landing in India

[James105]

16 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

The site would be bereft of comments in an hour if that were applied to all members. (Not AI)

 

I'm just confused as to why you think it is your job to copy/paste in an AI response to something you admit you know little about without even giving credit to the AI that formulated the response for you.   Is it a little hobby of yours or something?  

[Will B Good]

5 minutes ago, James105 said:

 

I'm just confused as to why you think it is your job to copy/paste in an AI response to something you admit you know little about without even giving credit to the AI that formulated the response for you.   Is it a little hobby of yours or something?  

 

Yes...it's my hobby.....that and strangling small furry animals (Not AI)

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, James105 said:

 

Why you using ChatGPT?  You don't have thoughts or opinions of your own?  

 

What is the point of have "thoughts or opinions" on a question of fact?

[nauseus]

5 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Wind turbines are generally considered highly effective for reducing carbon emissions.

 

1. Carbon Payback Time: The carbon payback period for wind turbines—the time it takes for a turbine to offset the carbon emissions produced during its manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning—typically ranges from six months to a year, depending on the turbine model and location. This is significantly shorter than the turbine’s operational lifespan, which often exceeds 20 years. After this period, the energy produced is virtually carbon-neutral.

2. Manufacturing and Installation Emissions: Wind turbine production and installation involve emissions, primarily from the steel, concrete, and other materials used in their construction. While this initial carbon cost can be high, it is considerably lower than fossil fuel-based energy sources. Studies have found that even accounting for these emissions, wind power emits only about 11-14 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity, far lower than coal (820 g CO₂/kWh) or natural gas (490 g CO₂/kWh).

3. Maintenance and End-of-Life: Wind turbines have minimal ongoing carbon emissions during operation since they do not require fuel combustion. End-of-life considerations, like recycling turbine blades, are a current environmental challenge. However, recycling initiatives and innovations are in development to minimize the environmental footprint at this stage.

4. Offsetting Fossil Fuels: Each megawatt-hour of wind power generated displaces carbon emissions from fossil fuels, providing a long-term reduction in greenhouse gases. Countries with significant wind energy capacity, such as Denmark and Germany, have documented substantial drops in their national carbon footprints due to wind power’s displacement of coal and gas.

 

Overall, wind turbines offer a low-carbon, renewable energy solution that contributes to carbon neutrality and is essential to global decarbonization efforts. Though challenges exist (especially related to materials and recycling), advances in technology and policy continue to improve the sustainability of wind energy   .

 

The link to this would be appreciated.

 

Do these stats include the additional carbon/general pollution that occurs when these things self-ignite and burn, spewing smoke and other toxins? And what about the environmental difficulty of disposing of same things when they are retired?

[Will B Good]

36 minutes ago, nauseus said:

 

The link to this would be appreciated.

 

Do these stats include the additional carbon/general pollution that occurs when these things self-ignite and burn, spewing smoke and other toxins? And what about the environmental difficulty of disposing of same things when they are retired?

 

Not a clue.....links are related to 

 

 

ScienceDaily and Deutsche Welle

[nauseus]

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

Not a clue.....links are related to 

 

 

ScienceDaily and Deutsche Welle

 

So helpful.

[Will B Good]

15 minutes ago, nauseus said:

 

So helpful.

 

Cheers

[Danderman123]

On 10/30/2024 at 5:50 AM, Cryingdick said:

India China.

Nepal Myanmar 

[Danderman123]

4 hours ago, nauseus said:

 

The link to this would be appreciated.

 

Do these stats include the additional carbon/general pollution that occurs when these things self-ignite and burn, spewing smoke and other toxins? And what about the environmental difficulty of disposing of same things when they are retired?

https://www.firetrace.com/fire-protection-blog/wind-turbine-fire-statistics

 

About 1 in 2000 turbines catch fire.

 

And the post you responded to addressed end of life issues.

 

What about coal plants? Do they have end of life issues?

[nauseus]

25 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

https://www.firetrace.com/fire-protection-blog/wind-turbine-fire-statistics

 

About 1 in 2000 turbines catch fire.

 

And the post you responded to addressed end of life issues.

 

What about coal plants? Do they have end of life issues?

 

Your own link admits that the stats in it are only estimates.

 

It also admits that 91% of wind turbine fires go unreported.

 

So, who knows for sure??

 

Coal plants? I did not ask about them. Try China.

 

 

 

 

[Danderman123]

4 minutes ago, nauseus said:

 

Your own link admits that the stats in it are only estimates.

 

It also admits that 91% of wind turbine fires go unreported.

 

So, who knows for sure??

 

Coal plants? I did not ask about them. Try China.

 

Tell me what energy source has less end of life issues than wind turbines?

[Lacessit]

9 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

Yes...it's my hobby.....that and strangling small furry animals (Not AI)

Choking gophers?

[Will B Good]

5 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Choking gophers?

 

 

When I get the chance....555

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 2 hours ago by Will B Good

[Will B Good]

Four 'confused' emojis in 30 seconds.....are you thick or trolling?