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PHD_Memer t1_j292ll5 wrote

Definitely some of the nature, try and get out west for the fall, the small towns (that havent been paved over for stroads and highways) in fall are probably the most peaceful places I have ever been. And while our prks are definitely small in comparison to what you may have seen in Idaho, they still have some beautiful spots. I think theres Mohawk trail out in the west that has our largest old growth forest, and while smaller than the biggest trees of the west coast and Old white Pine is still something great to see

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PHD_Memer t1_ix5z9qv wrote

Ohohoh! I actually emailed the mass doe about something kinda like this and they got back to me. It’s about de-carbonization mostly since I was asking about renewables for climate change but much of this may be applicable here/show where the interest is on new energy production, let me copy the email below:

Thank you for reaching out to us. I hope the following information will help answer your questions.

In December 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration released its Massachusetts 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap Report, which was the culmination of a two-year, comprehensive and science-based planning effort to map out our pathways to Net Zero over 30 years. The goal of the Roadmap Study was to provide the Commonwealth with a comprehensive understanding of the necessary strategies and transitions in the near- and long-term to achieve Net Zero by 2050 using best-available science and research methodology. The Pathways create optionality for the Commonwealth and demonstrate a range of options for policymakers and stakeholders to assess and consider. The 2050 Roadmap pathways are based on a least-cost economic model that selects a mix of energy resources that can meet demand and stay within the emissions limit.

Massachusetts is part of the New England regional electric grid that is managed by ISO New England. There are no nuclear generators currently operating in MA, however one plant in CT and one in NH generate electricity consumed in the ISO-New England region. The state of Connecticut and some of the municipal light plants (MLPs) in Massachusetts have long-term contracts for supply from the nuclear facilities in the region.

The Pathways in the 2050 Roadmap assume that existing nuclear power plants in the New England region remain operational through 2050. Relicensing of nuclear plants is the responsibility of the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The modeling of the net-zero emissions pathways in the Roadmap Study dispatchable resources will be needed to back up renewable storage resources, which could be provided by a small amount of thermal fossil fuel generation or large-scale battery storage. Nuclear generation is generally considered baseload generation and cannot quickly respond to changes in electricity needs that may be created by renewable resources. Other resources may be more cost effective solutions in a portfolio with non-dispatchable renewable energy.

The “Offshore Wind Constrained” scenario pathway showed that if offshore wind resources available to serve Massachusetts are constrained, other low-carbon resources, including additional energy imports or new nuclear power in the region, would be needed to achieve a least-cost decarbonized power grid.

The modeling in the 2050 Roadmap indicates that, in New England, balancing solar and wind generation can be achieved through a mix of battery storage, non-battery storage options (e.g., pumped hydro), thermal plants using fossil or renewable fuels, and nuclear resources. The precise mix will depend greatly on how technologies and cost evolve over the next 30 years.

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PHD_Memer t1_iumh1j1 wrote

Reply to comment by PakkyT in These idiots need to be stopped! by smedlap

Yah absolutely, this isn’t so much as me trying to convince him on anything it’s more just public shaming, can’t really make people afraid to be racist online so the best options kinda just cyber bully them

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PHD_Memer t1_ium7j0h wrote

Yes kingston has more resources are you kidding lmfao. It’s not a seasonal town that has it’s local economy drain to nil every winter. And it’s well connected to the rest of the south shore. And no, we aren’t wasting tax payer money to try and help human beings. Because these people, grab your hood for this one, PAY TAXES, wow crazy, every transaction they make, job they work, action they do, drives activity; economic, cultural, or social, in this commonwealth. It’s been a well documented fact that immigrants actually give and help economies grow. And no buddy you are NOT speaking the truth, you’re just another one of the all too common racists in the south shore who are terrified to see the white suburban state they were raised in disappearing, and to make it worse you see how others don’t care that it’s changing. Massachusetts will continue to become more diverse, more multicultural, and hopefully strive to provide better and more robust immigration infrastructure for future bay staters to settle in, because thats a GOOD thing, for all of us. If you want to be upset about shit, then you should really take a look at some other policy issues that warrant criticism on the south shore. We are RIDDLED with NIMBYS who will pretend to want to help, but say the same shit you do. Get angry that towns make high density apartment construction so limited, exasperating the housing crisis, or how we lack a real public transit system outside the metro area which places unnecessary burdens on urban communities in terms of being able to house new individuals and families. Our state has MANY issues, many that require immediate attention and are not talked about enough since it’s so much worse elsewhere. But brown people speaking Spanish/Portuguese/Creole/French? Not a problem at all

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PHD_Memer t1_ium191d wrote

Are you insane? There WAS an emergency in MV and as a result the government relocated them to a location with better resources. Fuck outa here with these dishonest questions go live in Alabama if youre gonna act like this

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