Then if fossil fuel externalities were factored in — harms to environ, acid
rain, dead lakes /
forests / soils, corroded property & lungs, local pollution real costs (from small particulate matter & toxins), military protection of supplies & diplomatic wheeling - dealing costs,
etc. etc — alt energy would likely prove much cheaper.
Often referred to as grey infrastructure alternatives, these practices include the design, installation and maintenance of vegetated green roofs and walls, bioswales and infiltration gardens (
rain gardens,
etc.), urban
forests, green streets and pervious pavements.