'Progress this decade is critical': Why a 1.5C world hinges on doubling down on energy efficiency

Michael Holder
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IEA warns pace of annual energy efficiency progress must double this decade to deliver on Paris Agreement, but that doing so would slash bills and deliver millions of new jobs

The current state of play on energy efficiency worldwide is an all-too familiar story when it comes to climate action: supportive policies, measures and investments are steadily gaining traction worldwide,...

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