Solar eclipse. Are fossil fuels blocking our full use of the sun?

There was a time when a solar eclipse struck fear into the hearts and minds of those who did not understand what caused the sun to briefly disappear during the middle of the day. Now when the moon casts its shadow while passing between the earth and sun we enjoy the relatively rare experience.

We’ve long lived in the shade of another solar eclipse of sorts; however no celestial body was responsible. I’m referring to man’s discovery, use, and abuse of fossil fuels. By building a modern society that relies too heavily on coal, oil and natural gas, we’ve deprived ourselves of the benefits of using clean solar resources to their maximum potential. The irony is that, although we can’t see this eclipse, it has the potential to create lasting harm.

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