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Finally, some good news: Renewables continue surging trend despite the pandemic
It s been one of the best years for renewable energy.
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In 2020, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar grew at their fastest rate since 1999 and will continue expanding at a faster rate than before the pandemic, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). While China’s growth will stabilize, a large expansion is expected in the US and Europe.
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Moving towards renewable sources is one of the key ways to reduce global emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. But as clean energy expanded, so did coal, the most polluting energy source. Coal demand is expected to grow 4.5% this year, approaching its all-time peak from 2014.