[kinjba1]

No energy source [that we've discovered so far] is perfect. All have downsides. Sadly, living in denial of that fact is more popular than ever, but that's a separate topic.

Here are a couple TED talks showing the downside of renewable energy - such as the enormous land usage and reliable energy storage needed to compete with nuclear or fossil.

Why renewables can’t save the planet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-yALPEpV4w

A reality check on renewables https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0W1ZZYIV8o