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Taiwanese farmers switch to generating clean energy

Graham Watson

10th February 2017

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An interesting clip that touches upon at least two negative externalities.

Because of changing soil conditions, Taiwanese farmers have switched from producing crops - presumably because of environmental degradation - to using the sites to generate renewable energy - and reducing the negative externalities associated with less environmentally-friendly methods of energy production.

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to Tutor2U, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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