Renewables
Fight the climate crisis or go for growth? There is a way Burnham can do both | Jonathan Freedland
CEII brief
The Guardian reported on 13 Nov 2026: Fight the climate crisis or go for growth? There is a way Burnham can do both | Jonathan Freedland.
Read the full story on The GuardianThe environmental and economic dilemmas he faces are formidable but, with a bold plan, he could set an example for leaders around the world For politicians of the centre-left especially, it’s the great dilemma of the age.
Context from CEII
Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.
27.8% of electricity in the world was renewable in 2021Original reporting © The Guardian. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.
