Energy security concerns over petroleum imports and the effect of greenhouse - gas (GHG) emissions on global climate are driving interest in alternatives. (nas-sites.org)
The country's electricity sector is the largest in the world and energy security concerns mean that China meets its electricity needs with domestic resources, resulting in a system heavily reliant on coal. (sciencedaily.com)
While providing a boost to renewables, such a slowdown would increase import bills, heighten energy security concerns and make it harder and more expensive to combat climate change. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)