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In a striking moment, Thornton's character argues against the viability of renewable energy, claiming that the environmental costs of producing wind turbines far outweigh their benefits. He presents exaggerated calculations about diesel usage, concrete mixing, and overall environmental impact, manipulating numbers and facts in a way that could easily mislead viewers. This scene went viral on platforms like TikTok, leading many to take the character’s assertions at face value, despite them lacking empirical support.