Why governments should prioritize well-being | Nicola Sturgeon

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How fossil fuel companies keep your energy costs high | Jon Powers

Solar energy and storage are the fastest, cheapest ways to add electricity to the grid. So why are small towns across the US pausing or banning these projects? Clean energy entrepreneur Jon Powers shows how fossil fuel companies are waging disinformation campaigns at the local le ...  Show more

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