Poland is finally kicking its dirty coal habit

Over the first seven months of 2024, renewables comprised 30.2% of the country’s electrical output.
How the Inflation Reduction Act is transforming America — and the world

“I think it is changing the world — it sparked a race to the top.”
This Polish renewables developer combines solar energy and beekeeping

A beekeeping facility alongside the group’s solar system in Gałwuny has delivered 200kg of honey since it was set up in late June.
Shanghai will complete the switch to plug-in buses and taxis by 2027, city says

The city will introduce another 6,200 so-called new energy vehicle (NEV) buses and 11,000 NEV taxis over three years.
How Chile engineered the developing world’s fastest coal phaseout

In the first half of 2024, coal accounted for 17.5% of the country’s electricity output. That’s down from 43.6% in 2016.
Wind and solar overtake coal power in the US — for good

Wind and solar supplied 16% of America’s electricity needs in the year to date.
Dutch scheme to rewild livestock farms in sensitive areas approved

Livestock farmers in environmentally sensitive areas will be compensated if they voluntarily shut their operations.
Study shows how axing parking mandates benefited this American city

The average residential unit density increased by 79% following the amendments.
‘Win-win’: Octopus Energy will give free solar-covered storage sheds to French farmers

The clean energy company plans to build 100MW worth of new rooftop solar projects across “hundreds of French farms” by 2030.
More than half of all cars sold in China in July were electric

China is home to the world’s biggest vehicle market, meaning electrification there is critical to reducing oil demand and meeting global climate targets.