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“The world is struggling with the question of how do you make the switch from carbon-rich fuels to something carbon-free,” said lead author Michael B. McElroy.

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China could meet its energy needs by wind alone

A team of environmental scientists from Harvard and Tsinghua University has demonstrated the enormous potential for wind-generated electricity in China. Using extensive meteorological data and incorporating the Chinese government’s energy-bidding and financial restrictions for delivering wind power, the researchers estimate that wind alone has the potential to meet the country’s electricity demands projected for 2030.

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