World leaders pledge $400 billion to boost clean energy and renewables
By DW
27 September 2021 |
8:40 am
Political and business leaders have committed more than $400 billion to the expansion of renewable and clean energy, the UN announced. They also vowed to dramatically expand access to electricity in developing nations.
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