The International Energy Agency’s latest Energy Technology Perspectives report presents a bleak picture of the world’s current state of progress towards a low-carbon energy system.
Nevertheless, the IEA tries to put a brave face on things. “We can still get on track on a clean energy future”, says Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven. Probably the brighest spot is the growing enthusiasm worldwide for emission trading – just at a time when the EU’s Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) has fallen into disrepair.
Another greenie FAIL!
What does desperation look like? Now we know.