Global oil and gas demand is projected to keep rising through 2050 under nations' current policies despite growth in renewables and electric cars, the International Energy said.

Why it matters: IEA's latest World Energy Outlook — released early Wednesday — could influence policymakers, C-suites, investors, academics and anyone else trying to understand where the energy mix might head.

The big picture: "There is less momentum than before behind national and international efforts to reduce emissions, yet climate risks are rising," it states.

A few takeaways ...

Energy security and affordability concerns have risen on nations' priority lists in these "volatile" times — a mixed bag for low-carbon sources. • "Some, including many fuel-importing countries, lean towards renewables and effic

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