"The numbers are stunning, but the transition isn't guaranteed. McKibben warns that while the adoption of renewable energy is inevitable due to economic forces, it may not occur quickly enough to prevent catastrophic climate change. That's why he's organizing , a national day of action on September 21st, designed to drive renewables out of the "alternative" category once and for all."
"Once solar panels are installed, McKibben explains, "the sun pleasantly delivers the energy for free over and over and over and over again." That's a paradigm shift from buying energy as a commodity that could reshape not just our power grid, but geopolitics itself. While partisan politics may divide Americans on climate change, polling shows both conservatives and liberals support solar power-albeit for different reasons. His conservative neighbors embrace energy independence and self-reliance, while liberals appreciate the environmental benefits."
Solar and wind have become the cheapest sources of power in human history, yet political headwinds threaten the ongoing energy transformation. In 2024, 92% of new global electricity generation came from renewables, with the U.S. adding 96% of new capacity. Market economics make renewable adoption inevitable, but the pace may be insufficient to avert catastrophic climate impacts. A national day of action on September 21 seeks to move renewables out of the "alternative" category. Solar installations provide repeatedly free energy once installed, representing a shift from energy-as-commodity and carrying implications for the power grid and geopolitics. Polling shows bipartisan support for solar, motivated by energy independence for conservatives and environmental benefits for liberals.
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