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Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050—even without more ambitious climate policies (techxplore.com)

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Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050—even without more ambitious climate policies::In pursuit of the ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions, nations worldwide must expand their use of clean energy sources. In the case of solar energy, this change may already be upon us.

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[–] kadu@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Most of the technologies we benefit from today have been either entirely funded by some government or at least partially funded by them.

There are exceptions, but I mean... I'd argue vaccines and the internet are more important than double-sided tape and a VCR for sure.