Wind and solar power can work well when placed in an ideal location. Much of the time, however, these projects require a lot of fossil fuel to produce, but then never deliver the promised "zero-carbon" energy.

Original Article: "Why a Green New Deal Is More Expensive Than Joe Biden Realizes"
This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack.

One of President Biden’s first executive actions was to declare January 27 “Climate Day.” This ad hoc holiday provided an opportunity for his administration to celebrate the latest rationale for economic central planning. The day’s festivities began with three executive orders on climate change, science, and technology.