They never offset the costs. All the studies I have seen show they are a net negative in carbon emissions.
That doesnt even take into account their 20 year max lifespan and the disposal of almost completely unrecyclable materials. Or the wildlife they kill. Or the dystopian vistas they produce.
They never offset the costs. All the studies I have seen show they are a net negative in carbon emissions.
That doesnt even take into account their 20 year max lifespan and the disposal of almost completely unrecyclable materials. Or the wildlife they kill. Or the dystopian vistas they produce.