But critics say that, while ending the state’s dirtiest source of energy is ultimately a good move, doing so now is not. Renewable sources meant to replace coal energy are not yet online because of permitting delays, contract issues and pandemic-related supply-chain problems. So the state will instead burn costlier oil, which is only slightly less polluting than coal.
If you are a believer that climate change is going to end because we shut down this coal plant, this is a great day for you,” said Democratic state Sen. Glenn Wakai, chair of the Committee on Economic Development, Tourism and Technology. “But if you pay an electricity bill, this is a disastrous day for you.” Source
Sure, we cannot replace that coal fired plant, but we did something.
Sheesh.
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You do get what you vote for! I got low unemployment, climate action, and relief for the underserved - you got treason, espionage, the loss of womens bodily autonomy, and banned books.
I got inflation, starving babies, extraordinary gasoline prices, thousands of unknowns crossing our Southern border, incompetent health "leadership", and a president that cannot put an understandable sentence together.
I want to live where "obscure" lives.
...And rampant inflation, record gas prices, higher taxes, and government control over your ability to travel.
You don't always get what you vote for when someone else counts the votes.
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