There’s a mundane reason for Alabama’s high power bills. Our leaders don’t want to hear it.

By: Brian Lyman

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 808

Last Updated: 1 day ago

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There’s a saying astronomers use when we get reports hinting at that ever-elusive first contact or close encounter.

It’s never aliens.

In other words, don’t get ahead of the evidence. You say there could be life in the Venusian clouds or massive constructions around a faraway star? Amazing, if true. But don’t dismiss that “if.” Mundane explanations are common; exciting ones are rare.

And in both those cases, the less-dramatic answers …

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