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I believe that by time 'greenergy' becomes competitive with coal/oil/gas by natural market means, it will be too late for human life on this planet. I.e., without massive government intervention, either huge subsidies for greenergy or (preferably) heavier regulation & taxation of coal/oil/gas, the market will not be able to make clean energy price-competitive before we have poisoned our atmosphere to the point of no return. I don't see that google/amazon/big data center biz et al have diddly squat to do with the issue. They are neither driving the change nor holding the country back, they are simply like all other businesses and individuals that put immediate personal (corporate) wealth ahead of the health, wellness, safety and security of the nation as a whole and their children / decendants / legacy in specific. I personally drive a car that burns gasoline, and heat my house with natural gas, and I support higher fuel taxes to push the market to green solutions. I'd rather pay more now so that my children will have a chance at a decent life than simply accept the laissez-faire selfishness that corporate America (and seemingly many if not most Americans) perpetuate. That's my $0.02.
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