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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
World
Oliver Milman

Trump’s attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say

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Donald Trump and Solar Farm Near Palo Verde nuclear power plant. Composite: Getty Images

Donald Trump has wielded the full might of his administration to crush the progress of clean energy, which he has called a “scam” and “stupid”. But there are signs this assault is not going to plan.

In March, the US generated more of its electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind than it did via gas, the first time clean energy has surpassed the planet-heating fossil fuel for a full month nationally, according to data from the Ember thinktank.

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