IEA warns of 'worrying trend' as global investment in renewables falls

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Fossil fuels increased share of energy supply investment last year - the first time since 2014

The world's energy watchdog has sounded the alarm over a "worrying" pause in the shift to clean energy after global investment in renewables fell seven per cent to $318bn (£240bn) last year. The International...

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