CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Op-Ed: I’m Watching From The Philippines, & Your Venti Latte Math Doesn’t Add Up
Key Takeaway
Developers and large power consumers should consider the practical economic realities and diverse regional contexts of decarbonization, as idealized Western models may not universally apply.
AI Summary
- •The article, an op-ed from the Philippines, critiques conventional decarbonization strategies, suggesting a disconnect between developed world approaches and practical realities in emerging markets.
- •The author's personal journey from fossil-fuel vehicles to considering EVs (as early as 2017) highlights the evolving landscape of clean energy adoption and its challenges in regions with limited infrastructure.
- •It implicitly calls for a re-evaluation of the economic viability and practical implementation of clean energy solutions, emphasizing that 'Venti Latte Math' may not apply universally to global decarbonization efforts.
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Article Content
When I started to write for CleanTechnica, I was on my own journey of decarbonization. Literally. I gave up my Nissan Cefiro, with its 6-cylinder VQ2 engine. I divorced my Nissan Terrano with its 2.7-liter diesel powerplant. There wasn’t a proper electric vehicle in 2017 when I started this journey, ... [continued] The post Op-Ed: I’m Watching From The Philippines, & Your Venti Latte Math Doesn’t Add Up appeared first on CleanTechnica .