We. Can. Do. This. So, what are we waiting for?
From DoYourPart.com:
Is it possible for the entire world to convert to renewable energy in just twenty years? New research says it is. A new study published in the journal Energy Policy shows a massive build-out of solar and wind power could provide enough energy to meet worldwide demand.
Read the entire post here.
Further reading: (Commentary) Why invest in old coal plants? — The Denver Post
Here’s Bruce Nilles, of the Sierra Club, talking about why coal plants are past their prime in Dec. 2009:
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Rhiannon “Rhi” Bowman is an independent journalist who contributes snarky commentary on Creative Loafing’s CLog blog four days a week in addition to writing for several other local media organizations. To learn more, click the links or follow Rhi on Twitter.
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This article appears in Jan 18-24, 2011.
