It seems like American politicians find it more difficult to do things that other countries are already doing, or have already done. Like how to transmit solar and other types of renewable energy. South Korea and other countries are doing it,  while our politicians fight about “affording it” and whether it’s even possible.

Solar and thermoelectric power transmission towers in South Korea

“Transmission towers carrying solar and thermoelectric power from the Korea South East Power Co. (KOSEP) plant are seen in Ansan, about 80 km (50 miles) west of Seoul, September 30, 2010.

South Korea’s technology giants are behind the pace in getting on the $35 billion global solar energy bandwagon, but are now making up for lost time, snapping up assets overseas.”

World Environment News.  The upcoming midterm election will be crucial for renewable energy.  We need to put people into the U.S. Congress who understand science, who understand the ramifications of climate change, and understand the huge importance of investing in renewable energy. Let’s keep the climate change deniers (aka the Tea Party candidates and many in the GOP) where they belong — on the fringes of society and not infiltrating our government with their anti-science viewpoints.

Vote accordingly this November.  Don’t sit this one out.