Originally Posted by
eagle2
Why wouldn't we want to do as much as we can to limit its damage, especially when there are many other benefits to reducing air pollution? Reducing or eliminating pollution by replacing fossil fuels with renewables isn't just good for the environment, it's good for the economy too. Wind and solar energy are free. Fossil fuels cost money. With wind and solar, you only need to pay for the capital cost and maintenance. Rising cost of gasoline has caused multiple recessions over the past 50 years. If you buy an electric vehicle and get solar panels or a solar roof, and a battery pack for your home, it's conceivable that you may never have to pay an electric bill or to fuel your vehicle again.