A Powerful Essay On Renewable Energy Reminds Us How Witheringly Stupid The US Has Become. “Solar power is now growing faster than any power source in history, and it is closely followed by wind power.” Nevertheless, the Trump administration insists that we are still stuck in the 20th century.

3 comments

1. 19th century. He wants to go back to coal.

2. There’s a pretty compelling argument that windpower is peak 19th century, but absolutely the vast majority of sea transport from 0800BCE to around 1900CE.

3. Don’t throw the entire U.S. under those bus wheels. This is one man, backed up by a bunch of rubber stamp congressmen and senators that do whatever he wants. The rest of us, including a crap-ton of Republican voters, fully understand that this transition means cheaper power, more dependability, and local jobs.

   This is a 1% problem in the United States. Damn near no one else in the country cares one iota if their power comes from solar or wind, as long as it shows up and is cheap. The benefits to the environment are a bonus that about nobody has any problem with.

Comments are closed.