Solnit Calls The Renewable Energy Revolution "Nothing Less Than Astonishing" - CleanTechnica

In an article featured on CleanTechnica, writer and activist Rebecca Solnit praises the rapid progress of the renewable energy transition, describing it as “nothing less than astonishing and unbelievable” given how quickly renewables have become capable of meeting nearly all energy needs. While acknowledging the pace is still insufficient, Solnit emphasizes that the critical goal is to drastically reduce fossil fuel use by shifting to renewable energy and electrification. She urges advocates to highlight the everyday presence and benefits of renewables to inspire broader public enthusiasm and support, noting that the shift toward clean energy is already underway and arguably unstoppable. Solnit envisions a future where fossil fuels are widely recognized as the primary cause of climate chaos and wastefulness. Solnit also reflects on the evolution of renewable energy over the past two decades, recalling how early solar and wind technologies were costly and inadequate, which led climate activism to focus heavily on reducing consumption. This approach, she argues, inadvertently played into the fossil fuel industry’s narrative that personal lifestyle changes were the