Uruguay's sharp and fast turn towards a sustainable way of life and economic growth is a fascinating story that has its roots not only in the environmental cause, but in the realization for the country that relying on fossil fuel made it vulnerable and dependent on other countries, whereas renewable energy allowed it to defend its sovereignty. The following feature by the New York Times paints a really interesting story of the country, its recent past and its possible future. A recommended read: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/05/magazine/uruguay-renewable-energy.html