Renewable energy growth must speed up to meet Paris goals, agency says

International Renewable Energy Agency says $131tn investment in renewables could be required over three decadesRenewable electricity production needs to grow eight times faster than the current rate to help limit global heating, according to a report.The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) said urgent action was needed to keep pace with rising demand for electricity, which could require a total investment of $131tn in renewables by 2050. Continue reading...