Turkey proposes global goal of one-third energy from electricity by 2035 at COP31 climate talks
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Amitabh Sinha
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The article discusses the global challenge of electrification to meet climate goals, highlighting Turkey's proposal at the COP31 climate talks that the world should aim to meet at least one-third of its energy needs from electricity by 2035. Currently, only about 20% of global final energy consumption is met through electricity, and most of that comes from fossil fuels. The piece emphasizes the massive scale of the transition required, including building out renewable energy infrastructure, modernizing grids, and shifting sectors like transportation and industry toward electrification.
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As of now, only about 20% of the world's final energy consumption is met through electricity.
The mid-year climate talks in Bonn, Germany, that ended this week failed to make much headway on any contentious issue.
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