Future of the Environment

Most of the world’s countries could run on 100% renewable energy by 2050, says study

General view shows wind turbines behind rows of solar panels in Avignonet-Lauragais, in the Midi-Pyrenees region, France, October 30, 2015. The mixed site produces electricity from a wind farm of twelve turbines and 20,320 solar panels. France is host to the COP21, the World Climate Summit from November 30 to December 11, 2015. Picture taken October 30, 2015.   REUTERS/Fred Lancelot - LR2EBB40V9UZR

The Solutions Project aims to remove reliance on fossil fuels and cut deaths from air pollution Image: REUTERS/Fred Lancelot

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