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Amid Record Drop in Fossil Power, Europe Sees Wind Overtake Natural Gas
fossil fuel power last year, according to a new analysis. For the first time, wind supplied more electricity than natural gas.
Along with a record buildout of renewables and a downturn in demand, the decline of fossil fuels led to an unprecedented drop in emissions from generating electricity, which fell by 19 percent. The drop-off sparked fears of a resurgence of coal, and it prompted the building of new infrastructure to import liquefied natural gas from overseas. Looking ahead, analysts say Europe will need to double down on renewable power to keep up with the projected rise in demand from the adoption of heat pumps and electric cars.
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