Renewables will take decades to catch up to fossil fuel consumption worldwide, coal use is still growing in Asia and Africa.

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https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/china-india-struggle-curb-fossil-fuels-kemp-2023-10-19/#:~:text=Even so%2C in 2022%2C fossil,China and 77% in India.

This is an excellent article that fairly discusses energy use and growing needs in the Third World.