Saturday, August 03, 2024

Chinese solar farms are crowding out agriculture

To what extent is this happening in China and other countries?

"As Beijing expands renewable energy, some companies, local officials and farmers are trying to cash in by repurposing areas once dedicated to growing food, defying Beijing’s rules against developing arable land. Food security is paramount for Chinese leaders. One solution involves installing solar panels in ways that allow the land to be used for farming or grazing, too."

The Wall Street Journal What's news



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