How Much Land Would it Require to Get Most of Our Electricity from Wind and Solar?
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Acknowledging that the United States is a leading contributor to carbon emissions, the Biden administration has committed to cutting US emissions 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. This would require 1,400 to 10,100 miles of new high-capacity lines per year, assuming new construction began in 2026.
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