Study: Renewables and EV boom will struggle to move world onto 2C pathway

James Murray
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McKinsey Energy Insights predicts the energy and auto markets are entering a period of rapid transformation, but warns change is not happening fast enough to meet Paris Agreement's climate goals

Renewables are set to dominate the global energy market and demand for electric vehicles will soar over the next decade, but neither industry will make fast enough progress to ensure the world meets targets...

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