Report: Zero carbon global economy possible by 2090

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Greenpeace study argues world's energy needs can be met without nuclear or fossil fuels

The world's energy needs could be met entirely from renewable sources by 2090, according to a major new study from Greenpeace and the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC). The 210-page report,...

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