Technology is making the cost of many things trend towards zero. Things we used to have to pay a lot for are now cheap or even free—think about how much it costs to buy a computer, make long-distance calls, take pictures, watch movies, listen to music, or even travel to another state or country. Down the road even more of our day-to-day needs will join this list—including, possibly, electricity.
That’s great, right? Because, free stuff! Who doesn’t love free stuff?
The energy case, though, is more complex. The cost of burning coal can only go so low, but the cost of […]
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