Renewables set to surge and what you need to know about the global energy crisis this week

Dec 12, 2022

Top energy stories: New IEA report shows surge in renewables; UK to build new coal mine; Investments in green hydrogen. Image: REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Roberto Bocca

Head of the Centre for Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum

Joe Myers

Writer, Forum Agenda

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