IEA calls for measures to boost EU's post-pandemic 'green' recovery

(Reuters) - The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Thursday called for the European Union to accelerate low-carbon building renovations and introduce schemes to encourage consumers to replace inefficient old cars and fridges as part of a post-pandemic "green" recovery.Setting out its policy recommendations for the EU, the IEA said new policies would help ensure the European Commission's proposed 750 billion euro recovery fund boosts clean energy and avoids a sustained rebound in emissions..