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The trade-offs between needed renewable energy transitions and biodiversity can be overcome [Comment]

McElwee, Pamela; Smith, Pete; Ballal, Vedant; Cherubini, Francesco; Harrison, Paula A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9873-3338. 2025 The trade-offs between needed renewable energy transitions and biodiversity can be overcome [Comment]. Nature Reviews Biodiversity, 1. 561-562. 10.1038/s44358-025-00079-0


Abstract

The expansion of renewable energy is urgently needed to reduce carbon emissions, but it can entail some trade-offs with biodiversity. Here, we argue that synergistic implementation strategies are possible and should be prioritized. Decision-makers must also consider the counterfactual — that unchecked fossil fuel use is far worse for biodiversity than the modest effects of renewable energy development.

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Official URL:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s44358-025-00079-0
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI):
10.1038/s44358-025-00079-0
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:
Biodiversity and Land Use (2025-)
ISSN:
3005-0677
NORA Subject Terms:
Ecology and Environment
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https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/540130
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Publication - Article
Date made live:
22 Aug 2025 12:46
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