Energy access is needed to maintain health during pandemics
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Energy plays a central role in responding to emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, from ensuring adequate healthcare services to supporting households during lockdowns. Protecting the renewable energy industry and its contribution to providing sustainable energy access for all must be an urgent priority in the current crisis.
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OpenAlex topics: Energy and Environment Impacts · COVID-19 impact on air quality · Advanced Battery Technologies Research
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