A successful global transition to greener energies relies on huge progress in emerging markets, since they will contribute the vast proportion of electricity demand growth over the next two decades. The good news is the World Bank believes emissions in developing countries can be reduced by as much as 70% by 2050 by investing an average of just 1.4% of GDP each year. Joining Julia to discuss is World Bank President David Malpass.

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