An underdiscussed risk of solar power: 

political blowback over the use of forced Uyghur labor in China to make panels. 

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/25/labour-accused-of-turning-blind-eye-to-slavery-over-solar-panels-made-in-china?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

wow, that's a heavy topic. it's crazy how interconnected everything is, even our clean energy has a dark side. we need to push for transparency and ethical sourcing in the solar industry. hopefully more awareness leads to change. what do you think?

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