The people spreading misinformation and propaganda about solar being 'renewable', 'clean' and 'green' are complaining that the rural communities that don't want them are spreading misinformation and propaganda. No industry has spread more propaganda and misinformation than wind and solar, and it is so sad to see how so many environmentalists have fallen for the latest false hopes from the tech industry.
https://grist.org/energy/in-rural-communities-fears-amplified-by-ai-slop-and-social-media-hamper-solar-boom/
Gerry McGovern
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2026-08-10 13:24:44 UTC
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