How Close Are We to Zero-Emissions Electricity?

We know that tackling climate change will take quick and drastic action. Could modernizing our power grid be the key?

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The world has just over a decade to get climate change under control, U.N. scientists say
https://www.washingtonpost.com/energy-environment/2018/10/08/world-has-only-years-get-climate-change-under-control-un-scientists-say/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.07453e7912f4
"The world stands on the brink of failure when it comes to holding global warming to moderate levels, and nations will need to take “unprecedented” actions to cut their carbon emissions over the next decade, according to a landmark report by the top scientific body studying climate change."

Barriers to Renewable Energy Technologies
https://www.ucsusa.org/clean-energy/renewable-energy/barriers-to-renewable-energy
"Renewables still face major obstacles. Some are inherent with all new technologies; others are the result of a skewed regulatory framework and marketplace. This page explores the barriers to renewable energy in detail, with a focus on wind and solar."

Climate Solutions: Microgrids
https://www.c2es.org/content/microgrids/
"Historically, microgrids generated power using fossil fuel-fired combined heat and power (CHP) and reciprocating engine generators. Today, however, projects are increasingly leveraging more sustainable resources like solar power and energy storage."

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