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The long, slow march toward renewable energy dependence

The world is increasing its dependence on renewable energy, but the shift away from fossil fuels has been long and slow due to the limitations of alternative sources — and the coronavirus crisis has only hurt progress.

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Limitations of renewable energy sources have hampered speedy growth.

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<p>The world is increasing its dependence on renewable energy, but the shift away from fossil fuels has been long and slow due to the limitations of alternative sources — and the coronavirus crisis has only hurt progress.</p>

Ominous forecasts about the impact of climate change serve as the backdrop for the world — led by U.S. lawmakers and companies — to debate big action on the problem, which could upend energy systems and our way of life.

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