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energy-and-environment10 hours ago

China and India See First Coal Decline in Half a Century as Renewables Surge

China’s coal-fired power fell 1.6% and India’s by 3% last year—the first declines in both since the 1970s—thanks to a record surge in solar and wind that met rising demand. China added over 300 GW of solar and 100 GW of wind, while India added 35 GW solar, 6 GW wind and 3.5 GW hydro. Together they drove more than 90% of the rise in global carbon emissions from 2015 to 2024, so a sustained fall in coal use could help curb global emissions, though weather and demand variability could reverse gains; the IEA cautions coal may stay near peak until 2027 due to gas prices and other pressures.

via The Guardian|
#china#coal#emissions
environment10 hours ago

US carbon emissions rebound in 2025, fueled by heating demand and data-center growth

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose about 2.4% in 2025 versus 2024, ending a decade-long decline as a cold winter boosted heating demand and electricity use from data centers and crypto mining, with higher natural gas prices boosting coal power; solar surged 34% and zero-carbon sources supplied roughly 42% of electricity, though experts warn the uptick could foreshadow more emissions if fossil fuels remain dominant and Trump-era rollbacks haven’t yet taken effect.

via NBC News|
#climate-change#coal#emissions
energy-and-environment13 days ago

Japan Balances Nuclear Power Expansion with Renewables

Japan is shifting its energy strategy to maximize nuclear power while significantly expanding renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal, aiming for a 100% renewable target in Fukushima by 2040, despite the controversial history with nuclear energy post-Fukushima disaster and ongoing debates about decarbonization efforts.

via The Guardian|
#climate-goals#energy-and-environment#fukushima
environment2 months ago

Fossil Fuel Emissions Climb Despite Renewables, but China's Growth Stabilizes

Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to increase slightly in 2025, but the growth rate has slowed over the past decade due to a boom in renewable energy, especially solar power, which is helping to stabilize electricity sector emissions. While this offers hope for curbing global warming, current policies suggest that warming could still reach 2.6°C by the end of the century, highlighting the urgent need for more decisive climate action.

via BBC|
#climate-change#emissions#environment
energy3 months ago

Renewables Surpass Coal as Global Leading Electricity Source in 2025

The first half of 2025 saw a significant shift in the global energy landscape, with renewable energy sources, especially solar and wind, surpassing coal for the first time and driving a decline in fossil fuel use, despite ongoing political support for coal in the US. This marks a crucial turning point towards cleaner energy, supported by falling costs and increased capacity, although challenges remain in fully transitioning away from coal and addressing policy and market dynamics.

via CleanTechnica|
#climate-change#coal#energy
business3 months ago

Orsted Shares Rise as Court Allows U.S. Offshore Wind Farm Construction to Resume

Shares of Danish renewable energy company Orsted surged after a U.S. court overturned a Trump-era block on the Revolution Wind offshore wind project, allowing construction to resume. The court's decision provides a significant relief for Orsted, which has faced setbacks due to the U.S. administration's stance against offshore wind development. The company's shares had previously declined amid broader challenges in the renewable sector and funding issues.

via CNBC|
#business#offshore-wind#orsted