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In reply to the discussion: A solar graphic that says a lot! [View all]stuntcat
(12,022 posts)39. If we hadn't invested so ridiculously much in fossil fuels and made them so powerful,
then we might have a future! As it is, I'm sure glad my life's half over, this century will be one sad shame after another. #humanity
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I'll bite. After the energy is generated how do you move it to the rest of the country
1-Old-Man
Mar 2013
#6
Imagine if everyone's taxes went up by 0.5% to create and maintain a national solar-electric system.
SamReynolds
Mar 2013
#29
not necessary if trillions of dollars weren't spent bombing and invading other countries
green for victory
Mar 2013
#35
Doesn't work out cheaper for those with long money and they call the plays.
TheKentuckian
Mar 2013
#41
I don't disagree it would be a boon to the overall economy but when cost come out of taxes
TheKentuckian
Mar 2013
#43
If we hadn't invested so ridiculously much in fossil fuels and made them so powerful,
stuntcat
Mar 2013
#39