[Editorials] A Renewables Revolution

Swetha 02/07/2022

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What are fossil fuels?

Fossil fuels refer to coal, crude oil and natural gas. These are derived from fossilized remains of organisms that lived millions of years ago.
They have been the driving force behind human progress since Industrial Revolution and they continue to fuel a huge part of today’s economy.

Why shift away from fossil fuels?

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