Environmental Disaster Is Looming Thanks To So-Called Renewable Energy Sources

The massive global push for renewable energy sources like windmills and solar panels over the last 25 years has cost over $10 trillion and is described as a historical folly. This investment has led to appalling political and economic results, particularly in Europe, where energy costs are two to three times higher than in the U.S., contributing to stagnant economies and the rise of extremist political parties. Despite these efforts, global oil use has increased, and per capita consumption remains similar to the turn of the 21st century, indicating a continued dependence on oil. A significant hidden liability of these renewables is their eventual wear-out and the environmental and financial costs of decommissioning them. Wind turbines, for example, have deep concrete foundations of up to 30 feet and blades made of unrecyclable plastic, with some wind farms containing more unrecyclable plastic than all plastic straws and cups globally. A report from the National Center for Energy Analytics (NCAA) reveals that most U.S. states lack adequate regulations for decommissioning wind and solar facilities, with two-thirds failing to have proper rules, a stark contrast to regulations for fossil fuel facilities. The federal government also received a failing grade for offshore wind installations. The cleanup of worn-out renewable sites is projected to cost tens of billions of dollars, suggesting that these renewables are not effectively replacing fossil fuels and have not provided overall environmental benefits.