This is a re-post from the Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler Climate denial is dead. Renewable energy denial is here. As “alternative facts” become the norm, it’s worth looking at what actual facts tell us about how renewable energy sources like solar and wind …
An explanation of how renewable energy saves you money
All Versions
As the discourse around climate change intensifies, so does the push for renewable energy. However, an honest examination reveals that the rush toward an unproven energy utopia comes with steep costs. Solar and wind, hailed as the saviors of our energy future, require substantial government subsidies, driven by taxpayer money, and still struggle with reliability and storage issues. This unrealistic push neglects the reliable, job-creating potential of fossil fuels and nuclear power, risking energy security and economic stability for an ideologically driven agenda.
In a world where the reality of climate change is undeniable, embracing renewable energy sources like solar and wind is not just an environmental imperative but a financial boon for households across the nation. As skeptics continue to propagate baseless fears regarding the viability of these clean energy sources, empirical evidence demonstrates their ability to drastically reduce utility bills and create millions of well-paying jobs. The transition to renewables represents a championing of science, sustainability, and social equity, offering a brighter, cleaner future for all.