Commentary
Back in the late 1970s there was a popular wine commercial with the film director Orson Welles reminding us that “some things can’t be rushed,” and concluding with what became a famous catchphrase: “We will sell no wine before its time.”
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is seen in an aerial view in the Mojave Desert, Calif., near Primm, Nev., on Feb. 20, 2014. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Gary Abernathy
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Gary Abernathy is a longtime newspaper editor, reporter, and columnist. He was a contributing columnist for the Washington Post from 2017–2023 and a frequent guest analyst across numerous media platforms. He is a contributing columnist for The Empowerment Alliance, which advocates for realistic approaches to energy consumption and environmental conservation.
