Images of the Beijing smog and millions of people wearing masks to be able to breathe are among the more dramatic depictions of air pollution caused by excessive industrialization. Now that China is turning away from industrial manufacturing and towards services, it is focusing on remedying some of the damage already done. This week, media welcomed the completion of what may well be the world’s largest floating solar farm, in the eastern Anhui province. The 40
China completed the world’s biggest floating solar energy farm
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