'Massive surge' in renewables and energy efficiency driving up global market spending: IEA

Worldwide energy investment to rise by 8% this year to reach $24trn but agency chief Birol warns added growth still not enough to tackle energy and climate crises

Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency
Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy AgencyFoto: OLE BERG-RUSTEN/NTB Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images/NTB scanpix,/NTB scanpix
Published 22 June 2022, 08:07Updated 27 June 2022, 17:40
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