While renewables' 2020 performance was impressive, especially during a global pandemic, the report warns that the average pace of deployment through the 2020s will need to more than double that of the prior decade if the EU is going to hit its target of a 55 percent reduction in emissions by 2030.

During his introductory remarks, Adam Guibourgé-Czetwertyński, Poland's undersecretary of state for climate and environment, said the country had identified "a crucial role" for nuclear energy in its future energy mix.

Economic growth and the lessening of pandemic-related restrictions result in more energy consumption and associated CO2 emissions. EIA expects total energy-related CO2 emissions to increase to 4.8 billion metric tons in 2021 and 4.9 billion metric tons in 2022.

South Africa intends to launch three tenders for 6.8 GW of renewable energy sources and 5 GW of new coal, gas, and storage projects in 2021-2022.

Some of the country's largest energy customers, including Amazon, Facebook, General Motors, McDonald's, PepsiCo, Target and Walmart have called on the federal government to implement "strong and specific national policies" to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon dioxide emissions power sector

As we aim to exit the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis it has triggered we must face a greater threat – that of a changing climate.

China added nearly 72 GW of wind power capacity and 48 GW of solar capacity in 2020.

IRENA’s Members overwhelmingly approved the establishment of a new, vision-building Global High-Level Forum on Energy Transition,

Paris Climate Agreement

Global hydrogen demand is currently dominated by the refining and ammonia production industries that primarily use natural gas as a feedstock.

The UK government must continue to support nuclear power generation if the country is to meet an expected doubling of electricity demand by 2050 while meeting its Net Zero ambitions,

In addition to clean electricity, nuclear energy is the only low-carbon energy source that can also produce low-carbon heat.

In 2020, global investment in the low-carbon energy transition totalled $501.3 billion, up from $458.6 billion in 2019 and just $235.4 billion in 2010.

Dr. Al Jaber said, "Our strategic alliance with the U.S. is also very strong.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) formed an alliance with Mubadala Investment Co and ADQ to produce hydrogen from renewable energy, known as green hydrogen,