Big Tech Saves The World

Joe Silverman
Nov 6 · 4 min read

It’s been said that we have the solutions to climate change but the only thing missing is the political will. I would argue that the only thing is the public will. If more Americans were concerned to a degree commensurate with the risks, we wouldn’t have a President, with a 40% approval rating, who is doing everything in his power to make the problem much worse.

Meanwhile, Americans are flying and driving more miles than ever and sales of gas-powered SUV’s and pickups are increasing — as are greenhouse gas emissions. Even among those who are concerned, too many are waiting for others —…

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