Are solar farms really a threat to food farms?
Sprawling solar farms have raised concerns that renewable energy will harm food production in Canada. It's one reason cited by Alberta's government for its pause on renewable energy. It this something we should worry about? Here's a closer look.
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Sprawling solar farms have raised concerns that renewable energy will harm food production in Canada. It's one reason cited by Alberta's government for its pause on renewable energy. It this something we should worry about? Here's a closer look.