For years, countries around the world have been trying to figure out how to fix their energy habits. The big goals? Cut down pollution, stop relying so much on others for energy, and keep the planet livable.
Governments have tried all kinds of things—taxing carbon, fining companies that pollute too much, giving money to green tech startups, running public campaigns to get people on board, etc. The message has been pretty consistent: we need to pollute less, switch to cleaner energy, and take climate change seriously if we want a shot at a better future.