More than anything, though, I left understanding that China has a long way to go toward creating a clean and sustainable energy future, but it seems to be in a hurry to get there.

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"It's the message of the lyrics, the test that hits the heart in a hurry and the melody that goes along with it and seems to all go together, " Shea said.

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