r/science Aug 06 '20

Chemistry Turning carbon dioxide into liquid fuel. Scientists have discovered a new electrocatalyst that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into ethanol with very high energy efficiency, high selectivity for the desired final product and low cost.

https://www.anl.gov/article/turning-carbon-dioxide-into-liquid-fuel
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u/melevy Aug 06 '20

It's like people are discussing the next party, who should be invited, what meals should be made, what drinks should they have, and of course taking into consideration of the latest health tips from doctors, when the house is actually on fire.

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

Nuclear is also faster to build

False.

Peer-reviewed data says otherwise.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214629618300598

global data show that renewable electricity adds output and saves carbon faster than nuclear power does or ever has