California’s once-thriving residential solar industry is in ruins after state officials slashed rooftop solar incentives, causing thousands of job losses, said clean energy advocates and solar industry representatives during a recent virtual briefing.

California clean energy industry rocked with widespread jobs losses, bankruptcies, following state’s dismantling of rooftop solar program::undefined

  • GiddyGap@lemm.eeEnglish
    61·
    11 months ago

    So, what you’re saying is that people are selfish douchebags who care only about their own pocketbook? Sounds about right.

    • FraidyBear@lemmy.worldEnglish
      42·
      11 months ago

      I’d love nothing more than to have solar panels and a home battery to help save the planet but I can’t even afford my rent. How the fuck àm I supposed to buy a home and also I stall solar. Most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. I don’t think that it’s self centered thinking that’s the problem, personally.

      • GiddyGap@lemm.eeEnglish
        11·
        11 months ago

        We all need to do what we can, even when it’s just little things like buying less plastic or considering sustainable groceries.

        Right now, the US is one of the bigger culprits in the world, and a great place to start is to vote for people who actually want to do something for our planet.