The goal of zero carbon emissions requires billionaire investments in technology over the next decade; millions of jobs will be created

Zeroing carbon emissions by 2050 is the world’s goal – which requires billionaire investments in technology – for the coming decades

The Climate Summit started yesterday, with the presence of President Jair Bolsonaro being one of the most expected of the meeting. The summit was created as a way to put the United States back at the forefront in the quest to contain climate change and zero carbon emissions. The International Energy Agency (IEA) saw the projections of the countries as a chance for investments in energy to triple, generating millions of jobs in the sector around the world.

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) pointed out that, in order to meet the goal of zeroing carbon emissions by 2050, investment in energy will at least triple over the next decade. In a speech at the climate summit, Fatih Birol, director of the International Energy Agency, highlighted that the investments will generate millions of new jobs, being something positive in the long run. term.

"We are going to need to completely transform our energy system. This will generate millions of new jobs and create the industries of the future.“, highlighted the director of the Agency.

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The director highlighted that the zero carbon goals in 2050 will use a technology that today, and that is not yet ready for commercial use. As a result, countries will have to invest millions in new technologies and innovations in the field of clean energy.

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The Brazilian Government spoke at the climate summit, in which Bolsonaro had a milder and more conciliatory tone, going against what he had been preaching previously. Its goals are also daring, however, they require international help from first world countries to be fulfilled, highlighted the Ministry of the Environment. Even though it is one of the most populous countries in the world, only 3% of global carbon emissions come from Brazil. China with 30% is the big leader. EUA comes close behind, with 15%. It is noted the great importance of the community to achieve the goal.