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Portugal Gives Itself a Clean-Energy Makeover
daem0n1x writes "It appears that some countries in oil-poor Europe are making a successful transition to renewable energy at a fast and steady pace. This article talks about the small country of Portugal on the West Coast of Europe, known for its white sand beaches, oranges, fish, and wines. Portugal has no oil, but lots of sun and wind. Five years ago, the government decided, against many dissenting voices, to invest massively in taking advantage of the country's natural resources in clean energy. The results are here. It used to be a heavy energy importer, but now it exports it."
Funny, our debt ratio was quite a bit lower in 2008, but it's been rocketing higher and higher rapidly since. I wonder why that is... It's sad when Dubya, the profligate spender, is a fond memory in terms of fiscal discipline.
No, because you're way more backwards then they are. And stupid.