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August 20, 2024

Wind and Solar Have Overtaken Coal in U.S. Energy Production in Major Climate Milestone
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In some more hopeful climate news, environmental groups in the U.S.
hailed a "major milestone" as new federal data revealed wind and solar
overtook energy production from coal in the first half of the year, and
the trend is likely to continue for the rest of 2024. Ben Jealous, head
of the Sierra Club, said the news represents a "significant win for
clean energy advocates, for ratepayers, and for people and communities
across the country that simply want to breathe clean air, drink safe
water, and worry less about climate disasters like floods and
wildfires."


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