Not quite sure how you settle on those two, there are sunnier parts of California than Sacramento and the area to the southwest of Upington has higher insolation values than Upington does. In terms of PV potential, the best location is northern Chile, southern Bolivia/Peru. It has the equatorial advantages, plus a dry cloudless climate, plus the altitude means that there is less than 1 atmosphere of attenuation.
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In noway was it exclusive. It did seem a good idea to start where there are towns though.
Although I have posted this in Bangladesh Thread, I think itās relevant here as well
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Fulll blown cunthousery; THE last unspoiled place in America now been signed off for the black gold exploration - and guess who signed it off. Its a multi choice question select one of the following:
A: Hole
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But think of the money to be made.
Itāll come in handy when we are all dying after raping the planet
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Iāll raise you a dime on that last loaf of bread kiddo!
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speechless.
One of my places to visit but after I found out they were full on pro Trump and now this that idea is slipping.
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Me too, we can go together when your misses kicks you out for buying too many Martins. Not Martens BTW.
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More good news:
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On the flipside property in Lincolnshire and East Anglia are becoming more accessible to first (last) time buyers.
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Free dinghy with each one.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6x236Q82_A
Remember this gem 
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Boris and Carrie looking at the daily Covid report?
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As I always say: the sooner mankind is wiped out, the better. No other species has ever set about destroying its own home in this way. The stupidity beggars belief.
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The most heartbreaking thing about all of this, imo, is that we easily had it within ourselves to avert this.
Humans can do amazing things when they turn their minds to it. The technological advances that could have prevented what is happening now could have been made years ago had the impetus been there.
It is bleak as fuck, but I agree with you. The planet would be better off without us.
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meanwhile
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Along with the UK, 10 EU countries including Belgium, Denmark and Spain - countries with significant sugar production - have granted emergency authorisations.
It seems like itās a drastic temporary measure to protect sugar production from, naturally, a particular virus causing damage to sugar beet.
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Correct but do you not think it feels a bit like a sledge hammer to crack a peanut type approach.
Iām not singling out the UK on this, this is a global issue and as a species we are yet again being selfish.
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Modern farming is a disgrace. This is intrisically linked to mono-cultures where by virale pools accumulate due to growing the same crop year in year out. There is also the lobbies of sugar produceurs and seed manufacturers.
The sugar beet industry is very important to the EU as it diverts the reliance on sugar cane produceurs (who actually need that revenu but of cause requires massive transportation).
I note that France has also permitted the use of treated seeds (for 120 days). I also note that if it wasnāt for bees this probably wouldnāt get into the public domaine. SAVE OUR BEES!
It is not even clear how these PESTICIDES help against the virus (it is thought that they help the vigor of the plant however the virus profits from weakness created by seve sucking insects (who could also be transmission vectors for the virus)). Apparently these insects proliferated last year due to mild wet conditions.
More responsible farming practices could alleviate such problems but there is not enough interest in these solutions.
Edit: Article in french about the French position https://www.vie-publique.fr/consultations/277920-projet-darrete-autorisation-temporaire-neonicotinoides-betteraves
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Agree however will it remain temporary. It all points to an eventual ālaisser faireā scenario. Itās very worrying.
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