The World Transition To New Energy Explained

Green energy still no closer: WEF study

David Fogarty, March 15, 2018 (The Straits Times)

“Most of the world's energy systems have become more accessible and more secure but not any greener…[Fostering Effective Energy Transition looked at the energy systems of 114 countries which accounted for more than 98 per cent of global gross domestic product, focusing on their electricity grids as well as fuels for transport and cooking…[It concludes there is a slowdown in global progress towards environmental sustainability, which is whether energy systems, and particularly electricity production,] is becoming more environmentally friendly over time by steadily reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) and improving air and water pollution…Globally, the energy system, through burning fossil fuels, is responsible for more than two-thirds of mankind's greenhouse gas emissions. Burning coal in power stations and steel-making is by far the single largest source of CO2 that scientists say is heating up the planet. So [seizing the economic opportunity in taking on the huge challenge of] cutting emissions, particularly from the electricity sector, will be crucial in limiting global warming…” click here for more

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