Renewable energy grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster to meet climate change target -- IEA

Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says The amount of renewable energy installed around the world last year grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years. AP News

The world’s renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years in 2023, the International Energy Agency reported Thursday in its first assessment since nations agreed in December on ambitious new targets to slow dangerous climate change.

The Paris-based agency said rapid growth of solar in China was the main driver as the world added nearly 510 gigawatts — enough to power nearly 51 million homes for a year — with Europe, the United States and Brazil also seeing record growth.

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U.S. gas emissions declined 1.9% in 2023, still far off Paris Agreement goals - UPI.com The United States simultaneously reported shrinking greenhouse gas emissions and a growing economy for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but may still fall short of global and domestic climate goals. UPI

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