$10 trillion for 4% renewables

Not really. Here are some examples:

Nebraska:

Germany:

Europe:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/europe-wants-to-kick-russian-energy-local-opposition-may-get-in-the-way-11653906781
In Italy, Europe’s second-biggest Russian gas consumer, authorities reject 90% of all wind energy projects. Permitting obstacles have slowed the development of utility-scale solar farms across the continent. Regulations and public opposition in Poland, France and Hungary have shut off large areas of the countries from wind-energy development…

Australia:

Energy Australia wants to build and operate a pumped hydro dam on Mount Walker at Lake Lyell near Lithgow…However, plans for a large concrete reservoir along the ridge line of Mount Walker have residents worried about a popular recreation spot and sparked concern among local Indigenous communities.

And in New England…

Maine voters reject $950M transmission line for hydropower
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/579887-maine-voters-reject-950m-transmission-line-for-hydropower-imports/

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