Record adoption of clean energy technologies over the past two years keeps targets to avoid global warming above 1.5 ̊C within reach, according to a report from the International Energy Agency
In the 2021 report, half of projected emissions cuts were achieved by technologies that weren’t yet available. In the new report, that drops to 35 per cent, with technologies like carbon capture, hydrogen and bioenergy playing less of a role, and renewablesGet a dose of climate optimism delivered straight to your inbox every month.
“The pathway to 1.5 ̊C has narrowed in the past two years, but clean energy technologies are keeping it open,” said Birol. He pointed to signs of international momentum on moving away from fossil fuels and towards sustainable energy sources, such asDespite those encouraging signs, the amount of