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Over 90% of global renewable power projects are now cheaper than fossil fuels. Solar power costs 41% less than the cheapest fossil fuel option, and onshore wind is under half the price. (futurology.today)

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The transition from The Fossil Fuel Age to the Renewables Age continues apace. It's worth noting solar, wind and batteries have years more price falls ahead. In the 2030s, country after country will have near 100% renewables powered grids.

World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says

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[–] WanderingThoughts@europe.pub 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Humans are a very "follow the leader" kind of species. If our leaders (political, technological or cultural) don't care about the environment, as in only talk but no action, the general population will also care a lot less. That's how it works.

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

That’s why we need newer leaders who arise to the challenges of today sidestepping the nonsense of fascism and neoliberalism.