New research suggests renewables may not necessarily foster democracy, peace

Researchers in Germany have found that there is "no evidence" to support the notion that renewable energy generation fosters peace through prosperity. The trio of academics came to this conclusion after empirically testing the assumption that distributed renewable energies may reduce international conflicts and promote democratic values.A group of researchers led by the University of Erfurt have found that there is "no support" for the widely held belief that renewable energy generation can foster peace and reduce conflict. "We find no evidence for the 'peace through prosperity' argument," the ...

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