The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It’s not enough to help the planet, yet
The war against Iran involving the U.S. and Israel has accelerated global clean energy adoption and energy efficiency measures. Despite increased interest in a green transition due to rising oil and gas prices, current progress remains insufficient to meet climate change goals.
Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran, but it is not yet enough to help address climate change. When the U.S. and Israel launched the war in February, some backers of renewables opined it could drive a green transition as oil and gas prices...
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