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‘Clean power meets all increases in global electricity demand’: Renewable energy finally overtakes coal as the world’s main source of electricity

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Ember graph of global power generation showing renewable energy surpassing coal

Renewable energy now accounts for more of the world’s electricity than coal It accounts for 33.8% of electricity generation compared to 33% for coal. Solar power is meeting 75% of the world’s electricity demand growth and is a key driver here. Sustainability Week 2026 This article is part of a series of sustainability-themed articles we’re … Read more

How these three countries rapidly built up renewable energy | CBC News

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listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations may occur. We work with our partners to continually review and improve our results. Reducing fossil fuels and expanding renewable energy may seem like a slow and difficult transition in Canada, but there are countries around … Read more

Mr Port: Mr Burgum is right to support the removal of preferential treatment for renewable energy.

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MINOT — It was grotesque to watch as Doug Burgum degraded himself, sacrificing his ideals and legacy on the altar of ambition, running a bizarre campaign for president and positioning himself among the yes-men surrounding President Donald Trump. But the former governor and current Secretary of the Interior isn’t wrong about federal energy policy. Mr. … Read more

6 US cities powered exclusively by renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydropower | World News – Times of India

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6 U.S. cities powered entirely by renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydropower

The transition to using sustainable energy sources is a major change in the U.S. energy system. A small number of emerging towns and cities across the country are beginning to successfully incorporate renewable energy sources into their electricity supply as part of an effort to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. These towns and cities are … Read more

Despite the Hormuz crisis, fossil fuel power generation declines due to the entry of renewable energy

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Relocation to Venice 'may be necessary' if sea levels continue to rise

Release date 20/04/2026 – 7:02 GMT+2•updated 7:35 According to one source, the predicted “coal revival” due to the energy crisis caused by the Iran war did not materialize. report By the Center for Energy and Clean Air Research (CREA). advertisement advertisement CREA analyzed countries that disclose near-real-time electricity data and found that coal-fired power generation … Read more

UK renewable energy glut | Oil Price.com

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UK renewable energy glut | Oil Price.com

The UK has rapidly expanded its deployment of new renewable energy in recent years and is now at a point where it has some headroom during peak production times. The UK is gradually increasing battery storage, but the government is encouraging consumers to use more electricity at certain times of the day to shift reliance … Read more

“Paradox”: Is climate change the biggest threat to renewable energy?

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Relocation to Venice 'may be necessary' if sea levels continue to rise

As Europe faces the reality of its dependence on fossil fuels, the war against Iran has unexpectedly ignited a race for renewable energy. advertisement advertisement Oil and gas prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks due to Iran’s stranglehold on the 39km-long Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of the world’s oil supplies. Analysts … Read more

Hidden challenges of renewable energy

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A vast solar panel farm is located in an arid desert region under clear blue skies and mountains on the horizon.

welcome to dispatch energy! Since starting my career in the energy field more than 15 years ago, I have heard about, and in fact, actively advocated for, the declining costs of renewable energy technologies. Between 2010 and 2023, wind turbine prices fell by about 70% and solar panel prices by 90%. Lithium-ion batteries, which can … Read more

China plans to double its renewable energy use by 2035. This is good news. – Clean Technica

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Support CleanTechnica’s efforts with a Substack subscription or Stripe. On April 17, 2026, Wang Changlin, vice chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, announced that China intends to double its non-fossil fuel energy supply by 2035. Most analysts see the initiative as a way for the country to meet its climate goals, as recently … Read more

Japan’s largest renewable energy project begins

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Japan's largest renewable energy project begins

For the past few years, Microsoft has been the buyer of first and last resort for companies looking to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. To meet aggressive internal climate goals, the software company purchased more than 70 million tons of carbon removal credits, 40 times more than other companies. Now it’s receding. Heatmap reported … Read more