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Major Polluters Fail to Meet Renewable Energy Pledge

7/31/2025

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A staggering number of governments are falling short of the 2023 UN pledge to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, leaving the world vulnerable to fossil fuel dependence. While 22 nations, primarily in the EU, have stepped up their targets, major polluters like the US, China, and Russia remain stagnant, contrasting with the bold commitments from Vietnam, Australia, and Brazil.

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Story summary

A staggering number of governments are falling short of the 2023 UN pledge to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, leaving the world vulnerable to fossil fuel dependence. While 22 nations, primarily in the EU, have stepped up their targets, major polluters like the US, China, and Russia remain stagnant, contrasting with the bold commitments from Vietnam, Australia, and Brazil.