Electricity: 655m still in darkness as WHO, partners warn of Global Energy, health crisis (opens original article in a new tab)

A global report warns that 655 million people lack electricity and 2 billion use polluting fuels, worsening health risks and inequalities, with Sub-Saharan Africa most affected.

• Over 655 million people lack electricity, and 2 billion use polluting fuels for cooking, risking health.
• Sub-Saharan Africa has 560 million without electricity and 970 million without clean cooking tech.
• Global progress on SDG 7 is slowing, with current electrification pace needing to triple to meet 2030 targets.