The new peak demand date for oil, gas and coal is 'dramatically' different to what would have been predicted just 10-15 years ago, driven by changes in political will, technology advances and an appreciation of energy security benefits.
For the first time ever, demand for coal, oil and gas is predicted to start falling by 2030, in a sign of the 'unstoppable' switch to clean energy. In one of the world's best respected forecasts, the International Energy Agency said the global energy crisis and momentum behind clean technology were ushering in 'the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era'.
Two key things have been incrementally driving that change, said Mr Benoit, who now works at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University in New York. Firstly, there is an 'increased momentum and desire to deal with greenhouse gas emissions', fuelled partly by more engaged younger people, and partly by a greater recognition that energy security and low carbon technologies are 'actually self-reinforcing rather than competing objectives'.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘We aren’t contenders in the beginning’ – Overachieving Aston Villa ‘dreams’ set out by EmeryUnai Emery says Aston Villa were 'not contenders in the beginning' of the season, but it is 'one of our dreams' to challenge for a European spot again.
Read more »
Shrewsbury flood barriers put to the test as river approaches its peak levelPhotos shared by the Environment Agency show the rising river level in Shrewsbury.
Read more »
Road closures for Shrewsbury as river levels expected to peakRoads across Shrewsbury have been closed as water levels on the Severn were expected to peak on Sunday morning .
Read more »
UK banks in the spotlight amid hopes mortgage rates are nearing peakBarclays, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group are due to update shareholders on their third-quarter earnings and outlook for the year.
Read more »
The latest coronavirus cases in your area as Autumn peak appears to subsideThe Autumn peak of coronavirus cases appears to be over as the numbers fall once again
Read more »