Renewable energy transition faces roadblocks in New Mexico
As alarms increase about the horrors of climate change, New Mexico and the nation are hustling to accelerate renewable energy efforts.
An international report last week said the challenges of climate change are evident and worse than suspected. The United Nations panel said urgent action against carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases is essential.
But the coronavirus pandemic has slowed the global distribution of steel, aluminum, computer chips and other resources needed to build technology like wind turbines, which will play a big role in converting to renewable energy.
Already some solar energy projects in New Mexico have experienced delays because of pandemic-related supply problems, Public Service Company of New Mexico has said.
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