Climate & Energy

Climate & Energy

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 pace of the global energy transition has been vastly underestimated, RMI analysis shows

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Renewables meet 82% of Portugal’s electricity needs in first half of 2024

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No rooftop? No problem: Inside Germany’s ‘balcony solar’ boom

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

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Renewables will overtake coal as world’s biggest power source next year — IEA

Climate & 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%.

Climate & Energy

Mexico announces ambitious decarbonisation target

“Mexico’s new climate plan stands among the most ambitious new climate targets from a major emitter," according to an analyst.

Climate & Energy

Fact check: Do renewables really make electricity grids less reliable?

In Germany, power availability to homes and businesses has increased over the years – even as the share of renewables has climbed.

Climate & Energy

Global electricity generation from fossil fuels declines amid solar surge

The share of renewables in the global electricity mix climbed to 34.3% in the first half of 2025, eclipsing coal (33.1%).

Cities, Climate & Energy

Hamburg to set 2040 net-zero target after residents vote for stronger climate action

The referendum was initiated by youth climate movement Fridays for Future, and a wide range of civil society groups supported the initiative.

Cities, Climate & Energy

Berlin’s solar mandate drives surge in rooftop installations

The city government aims to increase solar capacity to 4,400 MW by 2035, according to its “Masterplan Solarcity”.