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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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[–] thisisbutaname@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Fossil fuels are subsidized too

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago

I really wish Canada was oil dry because then we wouldn’t embarrass ourselves with these subsides and lacklustre action on climate change.

[–] Plebcouncilman@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 days ago

I know, we shouldn’t subsidize either.