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Science in Society
Science in Society
A knowledge-based society that gives priority to education, resarch and innovation has the best chances of meeting the future challenges. The Academy focuses on important social issues and appraises them from a scienctific perspective.
Statement on wind power
The Energy Committee expects a massive expansion of wind power in the decades ahead. Globally, it looks set to rise from 260 TWh of electricity in 2008 to an estimated 5,000 TWh in 2050. This represents an annual average increase of 8%.
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