• kostel_thecreed@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    Even if China is controversial, amazing that they’re (somewhat lol) turning to green energy instead of coal.

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      1 year ago

      There are a few reasons. Firstly it’s in their own interests to protect their people from huge climate change. Secondly renewables are cheaper than coal, without the same variability of supply (Australia had political falling out before and Russia may not be the very stable genius we think).