<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>GENEVA, Mar 18 2013 (IPS) - The current growth model is not sustainable. Neither the green economy nor alternative sources of energy can prevent global warming. Solutions will come from concerted actions at the local and national levels<wm>.
Global climate leaders gathered here today, in Rio de Janeiro, have reaffirmed that an immediate halt in emissions is required to mitigate climate change.
"We are in a state of alarm over climate crisis, and that time for action must be limited," said António V. Guterres secretary general of the United Nations Environment Programme, and special representative for global climate, in his final address.
His remarks underscored the need to increase the share of renewable energy and electric vehicles on our planet. "</wm>Renewable energy - particularly wind power - could match 100% of global growth. That is