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Renewable energy chief: climate goals need ‘radical action’

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Scientists say global emissions need to drop 45% by the end of the decade compared to 1990 levels. Recent data show they are going up, not down, in part due to rising energy demand and the expansion of fossil fuel use. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an end to private sector financing for coal power.

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The Hindu

Climate goals need ‘radical action’, says International Renewable Energy Agency chief

“The energy transition is far from being on track and anything short of radical action in the coming years will diminish, even eliminate chances to meet our climate goals,” said Francesco La Camera, the director-general of IRENA

2 years ago·India

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Associated Press News

Renewable energy chief: climate goals need ‘radical action’

‘The energy transition is far from being on track and anything short of radical action in the coming years will diminish, even eliminate chances to meet our climate goals.’

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Renewable energy chief: climate goals need 'radical action'

The head of the International Renewable Energy Agency says “radical action” is needed to shift away from fossil fuels and ensure global warming doesn’t pass dangerous thresholds

2 years ago·United States

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Irish Independent

Renewable energy chief says climate goals need radical action

The world needs to take “radical action” to shift away from fossil fuels and ensure global warming does not pass dangerous thresholds, the head of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has said.

2 years ago·Ireland

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KRDO

Renewable energy chief: climate goals need 'radical action'

By FRANK JORDANS Associated PressBERLIN (AP) — The head of the International Renewable Energy Agency says “radical action” is needed to shift away from fossil fuels and ensure global warming doesn’t pass dangerous thresholds. A 348-page report published by the agency Tuesday concludes that investments of $5.7 trillion in renewable energy are needed globally each year until 2030 to meet the goals of the Paris climate accord. Currently those emiss…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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The Hill

Renewable energy agency head says only 'radical action' will accomplish transition

Francesco La Camera, the director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), said “radical action” is needed for world powers to transition off fossil fuels in time to avert catastrophic warming.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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