Europe could become energy self-sufficient in $2 trillion push, study says
Europe could become energy self-sufficient in $2 trillion push, study says
Europe could wean itself off fossil fuels and create a self-sustainable energy sector by spending around 2 trillion euros ($2.1 trillion) on solar, wind and other regenerative sources by 2040, according to a new study.
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While renewables don't come without costs and downsides, they're a no-brainer, no matter one's politics.
Let's say you don't believe in global warming. Fine. You're an idiot, but fine. Who among those idiots would argue that energy independence is a bad thing?!
Imagine Europe getting off the Russian and Saudi teats. Is anyone seriously arguing that the world shouldn't defang those barbarians and cavemen? Energy independence is a geopolitical win no matter how you slice it. Tell the House of Saud and Putin (along with whatever filthy system the Russians go for next) to go fuck each other.
Energy is the only reason we put up with so much political bullshit in the world. Using the Saudi and Russian examples again, ask yourself how much geopolitical power those countries would hold if we yanked the rug out. Western democracies should make renewable energy a geopolitical goal, even if they ignore global warming.
Renewable energy is literally freedom energy. Geopolitical win for sure