In only an hour and a half, enough solar energy reaches Earth to power the entire planet for a year! And the sun never sends us a bill for its endless energy. Solar panels have also become so cheap to produce, that it's made solar the cheapest source of energy by far.

The U.S. Energy Information calculates that generating electricity from fossil fuels like coal and gas costs between 2 and 4 times more than solar power. That's a big part of the reason the International Energy Agency projects that solar will be the world's #1 source of energy by 2033. The latest research from Yale University shows two-thirds of Americans support transitioning to clean energy by 2050, and 77% of Americans want to use public land to generate wind and solar power. So why is the Trump administration pushing back against cheap, clean energy?

Journalist, environmentalist, and author Bill McKibben joins NBC meteorologist Chase Cain for a deep-dive into the wide-ranging benefits of rapidly adopting solar power and deploying it in creative ways. McKibben also founded Third Act to engage seniors on climate action, and his latest effort is aimed at increasing nationwide support to advance solar power and lower the cost of energy for everyone. The inaugural Sun Day kicks-off September 21st, and there are events scheduled across the U.S. You can find your local event here: https://www.sunday.earth/events

Regardless of when you're listening to this episode, you can learn more about Bill McKibben's environmental efforts and his latest book Here Comes the Sun.

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