How can Europe close its clean tech investment gap?

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New analysis from the European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) warns investment gap is putting EU's clean tech competitiveness and climate progress at risk

The EU's clean tech markets may be booming, with renewables records toppling across Europe and electric vehicle sales soaring, but the continent still faces a "colossal" investment gap that has to be bridged...

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