The Best Places In The World For New Energy
Study shows where global renewable energy investments have greatest benefits; New metrics can guide investors and policymakers working to reach sustainable development goals
November 12, 2019 (Science Daily)
“…[T]he amount of climate and health benefits achieved from renewable energy depends on the country where it is installed. Countries with higher carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and more air pollution, such as India, China, and areas in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, achieve greater climate and health benefits per megawatt (MW) of renewable energy installed than those operating in areas such as North America, Brazil, and parts of Europe…[The Harvard School of Public Health study] measured two types of benefits -- climate benefits (reductions in carbon emissions) and health benefits (decreased mortality attributable to harmful air pollution)…
…[C]limate benefits are greatest in countries where the electricity grid is largely powered by coal with less-efficient plants, including Mongolia, Botswana, Estonia, Iraq, and Australia. Health benefits are greatest in countries with higher population densities where people are living downwind of emissions sources, including Myanmar, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, and large parts of Eastern Europe…[The study showed a renewable energy company which operates mostly in India] saves about 250 lives per 1000 additional MW of wind energy installed per year [while companies that provide the same amount and type of New Energy but] operate mostly in North America and Europe save only 25 lives…” click here for more
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