China confirms installing solar panels in deserts irreversibly transforms the ecosystem - Glass Almanac

[Dante Monson]

https://glassalmanac.com/china-confirms-installing-solar-panels-in-deserts-irreversibly-transforms-the-ecosystem/ 

" Solar energy has long been hailed as one of the most effective ways to combat climate change, offering a clean, renewable source of power. While much of the focus has been on its ability to generate electricity, new research from China is unveiling another aspect of solar energy—its potential to reshape entire ecosystems. A recent study conducted in the Talatan Desert suggests that large-scale solar farms could do more than provide power; they may also play a key role in ecological restoration. "