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Posted inOpinion

Demand for renewable energy leads to . . . more coal mining?

by Dwayne Yancey September 16, 2022September 15, 2022

Whether it’s wind or solar, renewable energy requires steel, and to make steel (at least for now) you need coal. Here’s a look at the complicated chemistry.

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