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Right. Very valid point. It’s entirely possible removing them was partially politically motivated or perhaps more accurately, it was politically motivated to LE
by fsociety999 5y ago
Right. Very valid point. It’s entirely possible removing them was partially politically motivated or perhaps more accurately, it was politically motivated to LEAVE them off after the work was complete.
It has traditionally not been in the best interests of many politicians (in both parties) to promote renewable energy over fossil fuels sadly.
It may have changed since then, but even the “Green New Deal” originally did not include cutting tax subsidies for fossil fuels as part of its terms.
- dylan604 5y ago> tax subsidies for fossil fuels Does an industry that produces billions of dollars in profit per quarter really need subsidies?
- jaltekruse 5y agoI think we're seeing pretty clear evidence of it right now. Americans in sprawling cities that get used to low gas prices buy giant gas guzzling cars and then freak out like none other when prices go up. The subsidies are almost certainly helping to line some investor and executive pockets, but they probably also have some effect driving down prices.