Renewable energy might not be the miracle solution politicians promise. Bjørn Lomborg recently explained why solar and wind power can’t replace reliable energy sources like natural gas and nuclear. His facts challenge the green agenda pushed by elites who ignore real-world costs.
Solar and wind energy only work when the sun shines or wind blows. Lomborg calls them “infinitely expensive” because they require massive battery backups. Storing power for cloudy days or calm nights would cost 10 times global GDP every 15 years. Your electricity bill would skyrocket if politicians forced these unreliable systems.
Green energy’s hidden costs get ignored. Solar panels might seem cheap when the sun’s out, but real prices jump 11-42 times after adding storage needs. Wind turbines need constant taxpayer subsidies to stay competitive. Meanwhile, natural gas remains affordable and dependable—if bureaucrats would stop blocking it.
Nuclear power offers clean energy without the chaos. It produces minimal carbon emissions and runs 24/7. Countries using nuclear avoid blackouts and keep factories humming. Lomborg argues embracing modern nuclear tech could slash emissions faster than wasting trillions on solar farms that fail after sunset.
Lifting nations from poverty solves climate problems better than green mandates. Richer countries can afford cleaner energy, but poor nations need fossil fuels to industrialize. Lomborg warns eco-activists: forcing Africa to use solar panels instead of gas plants traps people in darkness and poverty.
Global energy policies have geopolitical consequences. Europe’s reckless green push left them dependent on Russian gas. Lomborg says America must avoid this by keeping all options open—natural gas, nuclear, and even next-gen renewables. Energy independence matters more than political correctness.
The climate debate needs common sense, not panic. Lomborg proves warming costs just 1-2% of global GDP by 2100—manageable with innovation, not economy-crushing regulations. Prioritizing reliable energy and lifting living standards helps people and the planet.
Elites dismiss Lomborg because he exposes their green fantasies. Real solutions require honesty about costs, embracing nuclear, and letting nations choose affordable energy. The future needs lightbulbs that stay on—not virtue-signaling that leaves us freezing in the dark.
