Today’s Solutions: August 18, 2026

Renewable energy is something that most people can agree is a great idea, but like learning a second language, getting in shape, or donating time to a favorite charity, quickly becomes something that’s pushed off into the indefinite future. The cost, commitment, and political willpower to make the switch can be enough of a deterrent to scare municipalities from exploring what it takes to make the change. But as a recent Sierra Club report suggests, the…

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