Clean Industries Must Lead Economic Comeback, Energy Agency Says

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report advocating for sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 economic crisis. The report suggests global investments in clean energy technologies to transition from fossil fuels, aiming to modernize infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions. This approach could boost economic growth, create jobs, and significantly cut carbon pollutants, offering a unique opportunity to reshape economies towards a sustainable future.

What opportunity does the IEA see in the COVID-19 crisis?

• A chance to increase fossil fuel usage

• An opportunity to transition to a sustainable future

• A reason to halt all energy investments

• A chance to focus solely on economic recovery

What does the IEA propose to help recover from the economic downturn?

• Investments in traditional energy sources

• Global investments in clean energy technologies

• Reducing investments in energy

• Focusing on short-term economic gains

According to Fatty Barrolle, what is the crisis an opportunity for?

• Reducing energy consumption

• Focusing on short-term economic recovery

• Rebooting economies by transitioning from fossil fuels

• Increasing reliance on fossil fuels

What is the goal of the IEA's roadmap?

• To maintain the current energy system

• To increase fossil fuel dependency

• To focus on short-term economic gains

• To create a modern, cleaner, and resilient energy system

What are the expected benefits of the IEA's plan?

• Increased carbon emissions

• Reduced economic growth

• Decreased focus on clean technologies

• Creation of jobs and reduction of carbon emissions