The latest from Bjorn Lomborg claims that “if wind and solar energy really were cheaper than fossil fuels, there wouldn’t be a need for billions of dollars in taxpayer spending,” while ignoring the fact that fossil fuel companies have been receiving subsidies for over 100 years and globally received over $1 trillion in subsidies in one year (2022), according to the International Energy Agency (“We are misled about the true cost of wind, solar energy,” Star-Advertiser, Commentary, May 21).

Lomborg eventually concedes that “only a significant boost in research and development can bring about the technological breakthroughs that are needed to bring down the cost of low carbon energy sources.” His organization claims not to take any donations from fossil fuel companies, yet he clearly has an agenda meant to undermine the transition to renewable energy.

As the Earth braces itself for another carbon-induced hottest summer on record, the question that begs to be asked is, “Why stand in the way of progress?”

John Kale Cheever

Waialae

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