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[–] stopdropandprole@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

more expensive gas projects with far greater negative externalities (pollution, price volatility)

it low-key feels like you're trying to lessen the impact of the decision by pointing out a minor detail that the money isn't technically "wasted". if they take the money and invest it in terrible projects that accelerate global climate catastrophy and burden future generations, doing a well akshually about the money is kinda disingenuous. it's not like he's simply re-investing in US based energy, he's misusing tax dollars that were planned in advance for the benefit of posterity, to enrich his circle of oligarchs deeply tied to fossil fuels.