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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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A coal-fired power plant spewing pollution into the air.

German state of Bavaria retires its last major coal plant

The plant has been used less and less, even after the country completed its nuclear phase-out in 2023, according to media reports.
An aerial view of Mannheim, Germany. The city plans to shut its gas network by 2035.

A future without gas: How German cities are managing the transition to climate-neutral energy

Mannheim plans to shut down its gas network by 2035, while transitioning to an expanded district heating network.
A man installing solar panels on a rooftop in Vilnius, Lithuania. The country is a frontrunner in the transition to 100% renewable electricity.

Free from Russia’s grid, Lithuania advances towards 100% renewable power by 2030

Lithuania plans to procure at least 800MWh of energy storage to help it achieve its goal of reaching 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
A row of electric vehicles charging their batteries.

These car brands have the cleanest supply chains

Automakers have made some improvements to their supply chains, but the industry "still has an unacceptably long way to go".
Maasai people in Tanzania protecting their forests and land with the help of carbon markets.

How these Tanzanian communities are tapping carbon markets for conservation, developmental funding

In 2024, the Makame Savannah project, which includes five Maasai communities, earned $1.3 million in carbon revenues.
A small hydroelectric power plant

How small hydro plants are transforming rural communities in Kenya

The government estimates the country’s potential for small hydro systems is 3GW — or 100 times the current installed capacity.
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