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Stop saying "the clean energy revolution is inevitable"

A little rant on a pet peeve.

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Emily Atkin
Aug 07, 2025
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The headline is hyperbolic; do what you want. But after my conversation with Bill McKibben last week, I’ve realized I’m not a big fan of the oft-repeated talking point: “The renewable energy revolution is inevitable/unstoppable.”

The phrase has been everywhere since Trump’s re-election. It’s headlined news articles, press releases, and academic papers. L…

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