Clean Energy Technology Stimulates the Economy
Helping the Planet Boosts Economic Growth
“We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it.”
~ Barack Obama
The anti-clean energy, climate-denying factions in government and industry often warn about a lack of energy or job losses in their arguments for maintaining the fossil fuel status quo. Despite climate denial propaganda from fossil fuel interests and their bought members of Congress, taking steps to reduce the impact of climate change and protect the environment is actually good for the economy.
In recent years, the cost of clean energy technologies has continued to drop, while oil companies are constantly raising prices. This is making solar and wind energy competitive with fossil fuel power. Looking forward, we can save money, reduce carbon emissions, and free ourselves from the grip of the fossil fuel industry price manipulation.
Investing in the Future
Investments in clean energy are investments in the future, despite complaints from greedy, oil-soaked politicians. To grow the green energy economy, it will take investing in infrastructure. These investments must come from the private and public sectors to make a…
