Young professionals and eco-entrepreneurs, take note! 🚀 China and Brazil have sprinted ahead in the global green energy race, ranking as top-performing developing nations in the World Economic Forum's 2024 energy transition report. Released with Accenture, the study reveals a 6% rise in average global sustainability scores since 2015—but warns progress has slowed since 2021.
🌍 The report highlights how these two giants are rewriting the rules: China dominates solar panel production (think 80% of global supply! 🔋) while Brazil powers nearly 90% of its grid with renewables like hydropower and biofuels. 💧🌱
\"This isn't just about megawatts,\" says energy analyst Lila Chen. \"It's about creating blueprints other countries can adapt—affordable tech, smart policies, and public-private teamwork.\"
Fun fact: Brazil’s sugarcane ethanol program now offsets emissions equivalent to 5 million cars annually! 🚗💨 Meanwhile, China’s wind+solar capacity could soon power all households in the US and EU combined. 🌪️☀️
The catch? While developing nations shine, the report calls for faster action worldwide to hit 2030 climate goals. Ready to see who else made the leaderboard? 📊 Full report drops next week!
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WEF's 2024 energy transition report: China&Brazil among top performers
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