Renewables shift is big business

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Renewables shift is big business

By Simon Gompertz Watch Simon's Reports
Working Lunch

"This challenge will create a new industrial revolution," says Portugal's economy minister, Manuel Pinho, talking to BBC2's Working Lunch about his country's dash for renewable energy.

So, how many wind turbines does it take to cook up an industrial revolution?

Imagine that you already get two fifths of your electricity from renewables, chiefly wind and hydro.

You could mix in another thousand or so big wind turbines over the next couple of years to get you going. Then add ten new dams, as well as solar and wave power, and you are well on your way.

This is just about where Portugal's government thinks it is at the moment as it addresses to climate change.

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1. Good

to see that some countries are seeing the future!!