'Enough is enough?': How the peak in global oil demand could be deferred until the 2030s

Cecilia Keating
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'Enough is enough?': How the peak in global oil demand could be deferred until the 2030s

Two reports highlight the need for stronger policies to bring fossil fuel production into line with climate goals

The rise of renewables on grids around the world has been nothing short of extraodinary in recent years. As last week's report from think tank RMI made clear, near exponential wind and solar deployment...

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