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How wind energy could power Earth ... and 17 other planets | Dan Jørgensen

Feb 3, 2022
Dan Jørgensen, Denmark's climate minister, is at the forefront of the country's ambitious plan to achieve a fossil-free future by 2050, completely transitioning from oil dependency. He discusses the explosive growth of the wind power industry, highlighting how a single wind turbine rotation can charge over 1,400 cell phones! Jørgensen connects Denmark's historical legacy, even tracing back to the Vikings, with innovative modern advancements in wind technology. He envisions not just powering Earth, but potentially 17 other planets with renewable energy solutions!
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