Can We Turn Ocean Waves into Energy?
California is aiming to be powered 100% by clean energy by 2045, but there’s still a long way to go. With 840 miles of coastline, could California turn to the ocean as a potential source of power? Reporter Holly J. McDede explores past and present attempts to harness the power of waves, and whether this technology may finally be about to crest.
Additional Reading:
California Needs Renewable Energy. Could We Harness the Power of the Ocean?
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