@coldjoint,
Oh has it really? You don't think it is the millions in lobbying paid to republican senators that might have slowed it down just a tincy wincy bit?
Wikipedia
Influence of the energy lobby in the United States
In 2004, oil and gas companies contributed over $25 million to political campaigns, donating 80% of that money to Republicans.
Comment:
That amount has steadily increased to present day.
Republicans have stopped renewable energy.
cold joint wrote:
There is no reason to think renewable energy is anywhere near being a viable alternative.
Let's Ask Google
hey google!
"Is renewable energy a viable alternative to fossil fuel?"
ANSWER
Renewable energy, can and indeed must replace both fossil fuel and nuclear power as quickly as possible if the world is to avoid the catastrophic effects of runaway climate change.
Comment:
But republicans getting rich is much more important than life on earth.