Mary Benefield 3rd Vice Chair | DeKalb County Republican Party
Mary Benefield 3rd Vice Chair | DeKalb County Republican Party
A scene from Billy Bob Thornton's new television show "Landman" has garnered significant attention on social media, particularly among individuals skeptical of green energy. The clip features Thornton's character, Tommy Norris, criticizing wind turbines as inefficient and heavily reliant on the petrochemical industry.
In a dialogue with Rebecca Falcone, portrayed by Kayla Wallace, Norris questions the environmental impact of constructing wind turbines. He challenges the notion that these structures are sustainable by pointing out their dependency on diesel for concrete mixing and petroleum for steel production and transportation.
Norris's critique extends beyond wind energy to solar panels and lithium batteries used in electric vehicles. He argues that current infrastructure is inadequate to support a complete shift to electric power, estimating it would take decades to build necessary transmission lines.
Jeff Clark, President of the Advanced Power Alliance (APA), responded critically to the viral scene. In his response, he labeled it as misinformation and expressed concern over its widespread sharing by fossil fuel supporters and public figures. Clark even crafted an extensive rewrite of the scene, arguing against what he perceives as inaccuracies portrayed in Thornton's monologue.
Despite differing opinions on its message, the video continues to be widely circulated online.
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