Countries are realising the cost of their dependence on oil and coal,says International Energy AgencyBetween the tropics and probably as far as the 33rd parallel, the sun could soon be a major source of energy for households and businesses alike. Countries such as Mexico and Indonesia, and long dependent on cheap domestic-produced oil and coal,are realising that a solar panel on every roof can reduce poverty by lowering energy costs as well as minimising the destabilising weather effects from higher CO2 emissions. Related: World's climate about to enter 'uncharted territory' as it passes 1C of warming Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com