In reality, Republicans have long been at war with clean energy. They have ridiculed investments in solar and wind power, bashed energy-efficiency standards, attacked state moves to promote renewable energy and championed laws that would enshrine taxpayer subsidies for fossil fuels while stripping them from wind and solar.
Jeff GoodellIt may be too late for West Virginia to save itself from the ravages of Big Coal. But it's not too late for America.
Jeff GoodellCoal boosters like to tout coal as cheap and plentiful - well, not anymore. At least not in China.
Jeff GoodellIn the United States, we do a pretty good job of protecting iconic landscapes and postcard views, but the ocean gets no respect.
Jeff Goodell