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A photo of a wind farm off the coast of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Lessons from Denmark – the world leader in climate action

The pioneer of commercial wind energy says it will reduce emissions by at least 82% by 2035, relative to 1990 levels.

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The EU got more than 50% of its electricity from renewables in first half of 2024

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The inside of a data centre

The game-changing ‘rust’ battery set to power Google’s next data centre

Iron-air batteries operate on the principle of "reversible rusting" and provide long-duration storage.
A graphic of Europe with wind and solar energy installations. The region is moving quickly to renewable energy.

Wind and solar have overtaken fossil fuels in Europe – for good

The carbon intensity of the EU's power generation has declined 40% since 2015 as wind and solar surged.
A photo of a parking lot covered in solar panels in the US, which now gets more power from wind and solar than from coal.

These countries imported the most Chinese solar panels in 2025

Pakistan topped the rankings as homes and businesses raced to install their own power in response to a national energy crisis.
A coal-fired power plant spewing pollution into the air.

South Korea joins coal phase-out coalition

The Asian nation operates the seventh largest coal fleet in the world, and is a major importer of the fuel.
A photo of a farm in Germany with solar panels on the roof of the home and wind turbines in the background.

EU approves €1.8 billion in compensation for early coal plant closures in eastern Germany

The compensation covers lost profits and social costs to support employees as they transition to new jobs.
A graphic showing the flag of China with an electricity bolt to depict the country's success in electrification, EVs and renewable energy.

China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months

Power-sector emissions were flat in the third quarter, even as electricity demand growth accelerated to 6.1%.
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