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We Just Crossed Our First Tipping Point… And It’s Not What You Think (it's solar power!) | PBS Terra (www.youtube.com)
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[–] Nollij@sopuli.xyz 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Interesting video, but a bit of clickbait.

The "tipping point" they're talking about is renewable energy, particularly solar. It's now dropped in price to the point where it's the cheapest option for energy. That means it's not just the best ecological choice, but the most economical as well. That increases adoption, which will drive prices down even further.

[–] OrganicMustard@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Also the one about coral reef dying which is happening already