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Could the war in Ukraine lead to a renewable energy revolution?

Experts predict renewable energy capacity will double in the next five years.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine could be leading to a renewable energy revolution.

Let's connect the dots.

Everything from gas to oil has faced a huge disruption and higher prices since Russia invaded Ukraine. It's forced many countries to turn to new sources of energy over ongoing security concerns. Now the crisis is leading to a quick acceleration of things like solar and wind power.

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Experts predict renewable energy capacity will double in the next five years. So much so that the International Energy Agency predicts renewables will overtake coal by 2025. Experts say it's a critical change to help stop the rise of temperatures worldwide.

Researchers believe this could be the change needed to help world leaders of reaching net-zero emissions by 2025.

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