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It’s no different than generating heat in the surface environment any other way, such as in a nuclear reactor or by burning coal or gass.

Waste heat radiates into space fairly readily, especially at night, so at the rate we currently use energy it’s not a significant factor compared to the incredible amount of heat that radiates down on us from the sun.



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