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https://www.foxnews.com/media/la-times-op-ed-warns-about-environmental-danger-solar-transition
The problem is, when solar panels end up in landfills, "components
that contain toxic heavy metals such as selenium and cadmium can
contaminate groundwater."
This is an example of how environmental policies can have
unintended consequences. "The looming challenge over how to
handle truckloads of contaminated waste illustrates how
cutting-edge environmental policy can create unforeseen
hazards down the road," she said.
. . .
Oops.
What, Cal didn't demand an environmental assessment ?
Very atypical. Somebody got paid off.
Yes, solar panels DO contain some rather toxic materials.
It's an issue when they're made, and an issue when they're
disposed. Can't really be "recycled".
Now the VOLUME isn't insane, but Cal freaks out over
nanograms these days.
Oh, also suggests that a 25-year lifespan ISN'T ENOUGH,
esp if Joe wants to blanket the world with these things
(almost all with Chinese brand names so Hunter can rake
in more kickbacks).
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