Monica Stanton is a writer and publishing professional based in Oakland, California. Her forthcoming book, Earth Daze: Navigating Life in the Climate Age, will be published by Stone Pier Press in Fall 2020.
Because petroleum and fossil gas are now so unstable as energy sources, wise governments are plotting to escape their use in favor of reliable, clean, local energy sources such as solar, wind, water and battery for electricity generation and batteries for electric vehicles.
Financial firms want a bigger piece of the $10 trillion in America’s 401(k) plans, and the Trump administration is planning a regulatory rollback to encourage less-regulated—and often riskier—investments.