Renewables Overtake Coal as Biggest Source of Electricity
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Renewable energy has become the largest source of electricity, marking a significant milestone in the transition away from fossil fuels, with commenters generally welcoming the news and discussing its implications.
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That was considered to be a contributing factor to the nationwide blackout we had here in Spain earlier in the year.