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    Mother Jones‏Verified account @MotherJones 11 Jul 2015

    The problem with electric cars that no one is talking about http://mojo.ly/1UDXtYF pic.twitter.com/UpOMfsT0By

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      2. The Goodman Report‏ @TheaGood 11 Jul 2015
        Replying to @MotherJones

        @MotherJones @Bone24A79 NOBODY THINKS,NOBODY QUESTIONS THEY LOCKSTEP IN MINDLESS CONFORMITY LIKE LEMMINGS OFF A CLIFF! WTF!

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      1. Shashwati‏ @Shashwati 11 Jul 2015
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        RT @MotherJones: The problem with electric cars that no one is talking about http://mojo.ly/1UDXtYF pic.twitter.com/sNa1WoIuH7

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      1. bjornapooryoung‏ @Bjornapoor 11 Jul 2015
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        @MotherJones wouldn't the calculus shift as more wind and solar comes on line?

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      1. Diana Hendel‏ @DianaHendel 11 Jul 2015
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        “@MotherJones: The problem with electric cars http://mojo.ly/1UDXtYF  Great analysis beyond our tendency for superficial conclusions

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      1. Steve Ward‏ @itsstevewa 11 Jul 2015
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        @MotherJones petroleum getting dirtier and dirtier (cracking, tar sands) while the grid gets cleaner, making existing EVs cleaner too

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      1. e1nh4nd3r‏ @e1nh4nd3r 11 Jul 2015
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        @motherjones West Coast has had more time and public incentive to produce clean power. We need to get behind solar country-wide ASAP.

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      1. Tim‏ @timpoliti 11 Jul 2015
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        @MotherJones The study ignores that Tesla Superchargers use only renewable energy, and electric car owners may have solar to charge at home.

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      1. McBetoAsshat‏ @Richmac33 11 Jul 2015
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        @MotherJones The problem with electric cars is short extension chords

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      2. Left-Wing Mobster‏ @Buckaroo1967 11 Jul 2015
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        @MotherJones And another thing, coal/oil greatly impact the environment during production something this study doesn't cover. #BigOil #Coal

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      3. Left-Wing Mobster‏ @Buckaroo1967 11 Jul 2015
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        @MotherJones And another thing what has been the enviro. impact from the wars and conflicts related to the protection of oil fields?

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      1. Cheryl Lee Gravitt‏ @Birdonwing 11 Jul 2015
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        @MotherJones Location, location, location. And yes, more funds for car research instead of purchase. But, getting started is a big step up.

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      1. Left-Wing Mobster‏ @Buckaroo1967 11 Jul 2015
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        @MotherJones Incredibly short sighted article in that as the Electrical Grid is moved towards renewables EV impact will decrease.

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      1. VOTE 11-6-18 BLUE‏ @ThePointBeing 11 Jul 2015
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        @MotherJones the pollution from a stack is removed from population centers and not at street level

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