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As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help (www.cnn.com)

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[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It would cost $8 billion for Cuba to generate around 93% of its electricity from renewables

One hero billionaire could liberate an entire nation. But they care more about their money than humans.

[–] mystik@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

More likely, China will just loan/give it to them, in exchange for some future favors. I'm sure China projecting their influence all the way in our hemisphere will give folks warm fuzzies.

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Oh no doubt. China is winning the diplomatic game because they are cleaning up all the bridges the west is burning.

[–] youcantreadthis@quokk.au 1 points 1 month ago

Fuck it give them nukes

[–] Bebopalouie@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

Looks good on them, hopefully other countries follow suit as well.