Green Energy Investment Is Surging—But Is It Enough?

By Douglas McIntyre  •  January 31, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the record $2.08 trillion invested in green energy in 2024, covering nuclear, storage, grids, and shipping. While this surge is a positive step, it still falls far short of what’s needed to meet net zero goals by 2050. Without tripling investments, the climate crisis is expected to worsen at an even faster rate.

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