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Rooftop Solar Is a Miracle. Why Are We Killing It With Red Tape? Trump wants to end solar power—and too many blue states are helping. (www.motherjones.com)
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[-] the_q@lemmy.zip 49 points 4 days ago

Because fossil fuel lobbyists and the "solar isn't good enough" crowd.

[-] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 18 points 4 days ago

"The sun can give you cancer. Do you really want cancer energy in your home? No! Checkmate!"

[-] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 4 points 4 days ago

At this point, I'm pro-extinction.

[-] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago

You first

[-] Mac@mander.xyz 4 points 4 days ago

Alternative idea:

We start with the billionaires and reconvene afterward to see where we're at.

[-] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 3 points 3 days ago

If you somehow fix it, I might reconsider blowing my head off.

[-] Mac@mander.xyz 2 points 3 days ago

It will take all of us.

Also, consider having the compassion to not create a mess for the cleanup crew.

[-] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 0 points 4 days ago

Sensible conclusion

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