After Biden and Harris trounced their respective opponents in televised debates, I have one simple request for our candidates. Embrace the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, aggressively and with passion. It’s a winner. For the sake of humanity, we need it.
At the debate with Kamala Harris, Mike Pence repeatedly thought he had Harris caught in some fracking corner. He lied about unleashing energy, which follows years of Trump’s sucking up to coal. Don’t worry Democrats. It’s an opening, not a corner. Here’s some things to keep repeating as often as they tout fossil fuel jobs, or when they cower about China.
There are more jobs in renewables than in fossil fuels.
The green economy is coming. Other countries are going hard towards this future. They will pass us if we don’t make the transition.
China advanced to the top position in renewable and clean energy investment because they embrace science and renewables. Clinging to fossil fuels will let them dominate the future energy economy.
There are more jobs in renewables than in fossil fuels.
We are not banning fracking, but fossil fuels are going away. Those who cling to fossil fuels are dragging us down and holding us back.
The less we frack, the better our ground water will be. Renewable energy helps us to save our water.
There are more jobs in renewables than in fossil fuels.
Reliance on fossil fuels motivated us to fight wars in the Middle East. Stop killing our heroes over outdated technology.
Fossil fuel wealth has empowered corrupt autocrats. Stop supporting dictators with fossil fuel wealth.
There are more jobs in renewables than in fossil fuels.
Renewables provide local jobs and control of energy supplies. Bring the wealth to neighborhoods instead of oil company board rooms.
Coupling conservation with renewable energy will provide even more jobs and a clean home for our kids.
There are more jobs in renewables and conservation than in fossil fuels.
Republicans want to be known as the defenders of fossil fuels. Tie that anchor to them. Be a champion now and in the future. Embrace renewable energy and the green economy.