Understanding all that requires numeracy, something largely lacking in the political and journalist classes.
Brilliantly stated.
Much of this is technology related, until fairly recently Solar cells had a nasty habit of degeneration, where within 20 years, they were pretty much useless. Until recently, that Lithium Carbonate we need, was only mined using very environmentally dangerous means - today, we have companies (one that has made me a millionaire - thank you) that can reclaim lithium from batteries, brine and even clay - using a circulatory cycle that's only waste product is chemically pure water. All reagents are reused, continuously - cleaned, and reused over and over again - to keep the cycle going. This company has partnered with some 'nobodies' such as DuPont and BASF, Dept of Energy and is building their first prototype factory in Fernley, NV in the next month or so.
Much is changing, and while I am not a "save the planet" idiot by any stretch of the means, I do believe in good stewardship, and being efficient. Electric cars have superior maintenance and efficiency compared to fossil fuels. As the company grows, so does my retirement. When I build my home in Florida, my solar roof can not only run my pool, AC, utilities - it can also charge my cars. The ONLY fluid I will buy for my Tesla's is window washing fluid. For long trips - for now - it looks like gas is the only practical choice. But, for daily trips - it's hard to beat the electric cars.