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Spain to ramp up renewables rollout with tougher emissions target

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Spain to ramp up renewables rollout with tougher emissions target

The Spanish government plans to greatly expand wind and solar energy capacity after announcing more ambitious renewable energy targets and plans to cut emissions from fossil fuels faster.

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