The cost effectiveness of renewables, protections for the Tongass, & more! 

Yesterday was Matt's birthday so share this episode with a friend to wish him a happy birthday!Matt and Nick talk about a new study showing new renewable energy facilities are cheaper than maintaining coal (US renewable energy farms outstrip 99% of coal plants economically – study | US news | The Guardian),Oak trees dying rapidly in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland (Oaks are dying at record rates across Chesapeake region | Sound Off | somdnews.com),The Oak Run solar project in Ohio (Over $500 million in tax revenue expected from 800 MW Ohio solar project – pv magazine USA (pv-magazine-usa.com)), And the Biden Administration restoring protections for the Tongass National Forest (Biden restores protections to Alaska's Tongass National Forest - BBC News)!Make sure to check out our sponsor for today’s episode at Vala Alta and use promo code “TPT” for 15% off.