If dark energy is bunk then why is the universe expanding at an increasing rate? When I see fireworks explosions (or any kind of explosion) it starts off at its most rapid rate and then slows down. Something (or some energy force) is making that increasing rate of expansion of the universe.
Fireworks are not in a vacuum..... Think about it.
Air resistance mostly.
Something (or some energy force) is making that increasing rate of expansion of the universe.
No air resistance and ever decreasing gravitational pulls.