China's non-fossil fuel energy sources now exceed 50% of its total installed electricity generation capacity, state media outlet Xinhua said on Monday, citing an official at state planner the National Reform and Development Commission.
This is admirable news. I wonder if the US will eventually move more in this direction. I’m not especially hopeful, but trying not to be a total doomer
I really hope so, but as in China, it will require massive state funding and direction that I’m just not sure the US is willing to commit to. The US makes so much money from fossil fuel it would require taking a hatchet to a part of the economy that pays lobbyists and politicians handsomely.
This is admirable news. I wonder if the US will eventually move more in this direction. I’m not especially hopeful, but trying not to be a total doomer
I really hope so, but as in China, it will require massive state funding and direction that I’m just not sure the US is willing to commit to. The US makes so much money from fossil fuel it would require taking a hatchet to a part of the economy that pays lobbyists and politicians handsomely.
Just get rid of citizens united as a first step.