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5 May 2021updated 20 Aug 2021 1:25pm

How the G20 is investing more in fossil fuels than in green energy

Developed economies are investing at least $291bn in fossil fuels, compared to $246bn in clean energy. 

By Polly Bindman

Global lockdowns led to a record drop in carbon emissions from fossil fuels in 2020 – but as vaccines raise the prospect of a return to “normal life”, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that 2021 will bring a near-record increase. 

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