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Solar Power: The Future or What?

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Navigating Solar's Complex Landscape

This chapter explores the environmental impacts and financial challenges associated with manufacturing solar technology and electric vehicles, emphasizing the harsh realities of mining and production. It highlights the potential of solar energy as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels while addressing the necessary infrastructure changes for a successful transition. The discussion also delves into the implications of increased solar adoption for households and the contrasts in federal support between solar power and fossil fuels.

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