Rich countries must lead the green transition
In Short
Given their current high levels of emissions, wealthy nations must lead the way in reducing per capita emissions and achieving a full transition to a carbon-neutral economy.
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Western countries are making strides in developing renewable energy and improving energy efficiency. However, much of their emission reductions still come from converting coal power plants to natural gas.
Despite these efforts, global fossil fuel consumption continues to rise, driven by economic growth in developing countries like China and India, which rely heavily on fossil fuels. As a result, emission reductions in the West are being offset by increases elsewhere.
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