China’s Wind Power Production Increased More Than Coal Power Did For First Time In 2012

Wind turbines in Zhong Guanghe Wind Farm in China.

Originally posted by Think Progress 

Amid all the news about coal and pollution problems in China you might have missed this one: According to new statistics from the China Electricity Council, China’s wind power production actually increased more than coal power production for the first time ever in 2012. Continue reading

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For years, coal has been the dominant source of electricity in our country, spewing dangerous levels of pollution into our air and water.  But the world is changing. Communities are saying no to the smokestacks in their backyards, our federal government is moving forward with life-saving health and environmental standards, and renewable energy is growing fast  and providing safe, cost-competitive electricity. Continue reading