Record renewables growth, but world ‘not moving fast enough’ for COP28 tripling target – Irena
Record renewables growth, but world ‘not moving fast enough’ for COP28 tripling target - Irena | Windpower Monthly
Record renewables growth, but world ‘not moving fast enough’ for COP28 tripling target – Irena
Wind power and overall renewables grew at a record rate last year, but the pace of new additions is not fast enough to meet the COP28 target of tripling renewables capacity, according to new figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena).
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