'Time is not on our side, and our climate is changing before our eyes,' said the head of the World Meteorological Organization. 'We need a complete transformation of the global energy system.'
In addition to reducing deadly greenhouse gas pollution, pursuing an ambitious clean energy transition would alleviate the mounting pressure on global water supplies.In 2020, 87% of global electricity generated from thermal, nuclear, and hydroelectric systems directly depended on water availability. Meanwhile, 33% of the thermal power plants that rely on freshwater availability for cooling are already located in high water stress areas.
According to the report, only 40% of climate action plans submitted to the United Nations"prioritize adaptation in the energy sector," and as a result,"climate adaptation-focused investments in the energy sector remain very low, at just over $300 million, tracked per year in 2019-2020."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lorraine Explains: Should your vehicle stop you from driving drunk?Should your vehicle stop you from driving drunk? — via drivingdotca LorraineExplains
Read more »
1 in 3 of World's Poorest Countries Spend More on Debt Repayments Than Education\u0022There is clearly a moral imperative for the world to act now to ensure that all children are in school and learning,\u0022 says a new report from Save the Children. \u0022But there is also an economic imperative.\u0022
Read more »
Extreme weather threat to energy security is as serious as Ukraine warRussia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked a global energy crisis, but the risk of climate change having the same impact is not being taken seriously enough, warns the World Meteorological Organization
Read more »
Sanders Says Dems Ignoring Economy Before Midterms 'Would Be Political Malpractice''Now is the time for Democrats to take the fight to the reactionary Republican Party and expose their anti-worker views on the most important issues facing ordinary Americans,' says BernieSanders going into the midterms.
Read more »
Khanna, Blumenthal Propose Bill to 'Immediately Halt All US Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia'\u0022Their brutal war in Yemen and their fleecing of American consumers at the pump must have consequences,\u0022 Rep. Ro Khanna said of the Saudis.
Read more »
UN Experts Say Abolishing Death Penalty 'Is the Only Viable Path'\u0022Despite more than 170 states having repealed the death penalty or adopted moratoriums, there was a reported 20% increase in the number of executions last year.\u0022
Read more »