Phil—solar is expensive and inefficient because governments—bribed by fossil fuels interests—have done everything to block progress. You’ve heard of lobbyists? You know about money in politics? Well, that some of what it buys. Scientists and engineers know what they are doing—but businessmen and politicians have gummed up the works.

The next few summers, America will burn from ferocious wildfires and the fossil fuels interests will finally be be beaten. I’m sorry we aren’t there yet. But we will be.