'Slowing momentum': McKinsey warns global clean energy goals at risk

Michael Holder
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Number of clean power projects reaching final investment decision stage has fallen 'at precisely the time it needs to speed up if targets are to be met', report warns

The global economy may be in the midst of a clean tech boom that has seen records toppled, but it remains off track to meet renewable energy goals for 2030. That is according to a study released this...

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