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Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Solar, wind and hydro power could soon surpass coal
Even in America, where the leaders in politics and businesses are mostly concerned about ballots at elections and shareholders meetings, renewable energies are about to generate more electricity than coal, which has been the most convenient and cost-effective source of power generation. Is that because American voters are more concerned about the environment despite the ignorance by the political leaders who decided to withdraw from the landmark Paris climate accord? Partially yes. But the main driver for the move is the economy.
Coal still is the main source of power in the major carbon-emitting nations, China, the US, and India. But coal powerplants in the US have been aging and become less economical as the cost for natural gas became cheaper. So, gradually, old coal power plants have been closed and no new ones have been built. It’s partially good news because natural gas emits less greenhouse gas, though it still does. Also, the cost of renewable energies, such as solar, wind, hydro and geothermal have become more competitive, and people and businesses are becoming more environmentally conscious and supporting renewable energies. Thus, coal is projected to be surpassed by renewable energies as the primary source of electric power generation in America within a year or two. Bad news for coal miners, mining towns and industries but good news for homo sapience and other creatures on the planet.
Enjoy reading the article and think what really drives people, businesses and politics.
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/26/business/renewable-energy-coal/index.html
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