Optimistic outlook: ‘Staggering’ green growth fuels hope for 1.5C climate goal

The world’s chances of staying within the 1.5C global heating limit have significantly improved, according to Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency. He describes the growth of renewable energy and green investments in the past two years as “staggering” and points to the rapid adoption of solar power and electric vehicles as encouraging signs. Clean energy investments have surged by 40%, and solar photovoltaic installations and electric vehicle sales are on track to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. While challenges remain, there is growing optimism for a more sustainable future.

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Source: theguardian.com