The International Energy Agency has a plan to save us all. Last week, it published the Sustainable Recovery Plan. The purpose of this report was to create a blueprint for national governments on how to boost economic growth, create jobs and build cleaner energy systems - all in the wake of COVID-19. The answer the agency came up with seeks to mend the economic woes of the past while creating a more efficient future. And that solution is a $1 trillion global investment in clean energy. Individual investors certainly can't cough up that kind of cash, but there is a way for us to contribute to this green future. In a moment, we'll review a key technology that is already changing how we produce, consume and store energy today. A Global Road MapThe Sustainable Recovery Plan is a comprehensive evaluation on economic and environmental reform... but it's ultimately a sales pitch targeted at the world's most powerful nations. It was designed as a three-year plan that could save or create 9 million jobs per year. And it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4.5 billion tons. The report can be broken down into six key initiatives: electricity, transport, buildings, industry, fuels and innovation. And it's the first one that I want to home in on today. |
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