New York Times makes excuses while Portugal shows U.S. how to move forward

Our guest blogger is CAP's Richard Caperton, Policy Analyst at the Center for American Progress.

Yesterday's New York Times article ("Portugal Gives Itself a Clean Energy Makeover") on Portugal's transition to a clean energy economy should be welcome news for renewable energy advocates.  Portugal's experience validates what we've all been saying for years: reliance on fossil fuels is dangerous, renewables are affordable, and extensive use of renewable electricity is technically possible. ...