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  1. Sep 2021
    1. that much of corporate America is throwing down hard to stop parts of it.

      Many companies want to stop greener choices if it means they lose profit which is a major obstacle. Sadly often times money holds power so not only will these companies prefer profit they will actively get in the way of any green policies moving forward. The ones who have the power to make a change don't use it.

    2. might—might—

      It's sad that something of this magnitude is given just this might efforts to do good by our planet often either aren't remembered as much as other parts of history or plans fall apart and deteriorate before they can be completed. Hopefully that isn't the case here but it makes you think about what people prioritize.

    3. In fact, as he unveiled solar panels on the White House roof, in 1979,

      It's interesting how we've access to these resources for decades and yet people still aren't taking advantage of them. We could have really started the push for more renewable energy years ago and would be in a better place.

    4. so increasing its scale from less than four per cent, which it is at present, to forty-five per cent should make what is already the cheapest energy on Earth far cheaper still.

      This is a major example of how different sources of energy that are better for the climate can often be economically better for everyone! Often I hear how many aren't willing to get solar panels or use renewable energy resources because of the cost but the more people using these sources, the more accessible they become and the better things get for us and the planet. (Also, it's incredibly sad that we're at less than 4%)