The race for clean energy is gaining momentum, but who will win? | Renewable energy

The race for clean energy is gaining momentum.
It can also fuel geopolitical competition and change the balance of power.
As nations face the impacts of climate change, global spending on the clean energy transition reached record highs last year.
About $1.8 trillion was spent on installing renewable energy systems, purchasing electric cars and implementing other technologies.
But that’s not enough. To achieve net zero emissions by mid-century, the world needs to invest well over twice as much.
So which countries are leading?

Moreover, is the air we breathe becoming a luxury that many people cannot afford?