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Social Scientist Dustin Mulvaney Discusses Solar Power, Trump and the Need to Prioritize Environmental Justice


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 10:20 GMT by Inside Climate News   Print publication without navigation

  • The rapid rise of renewable energy has made aspects of his 2019 book on solar power read like ancient history.

The article from Inside Climate News discusses the rapid rise of renewable energy, particularly focusing on the significant growth in solar and wind power. It highlights that renewable energy sources are increasingly becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels, driven by technological advancements, policy support, and a global push towards reducing carbon emissions. The piece details how solar power has seen exponential growth due to plummeting costs of solar panels and supportive legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act in the U.S. Wind energy, both onshore and offshore, is also expanding, with innovations in turbine technology and larger project scales. The article also touches on the challenges, such as grid integration, the need for energy storage solutions, and the intermittent nature of these energy sources. Despite these hurdles, the momentum behind renewables is strong, with investments and commitments from both public and private sectors signaling a transformative shift in the energy landscape.

Read the Full Inside Climate News Article at:
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