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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 photo of offshore wind turbines generating renewable electricity.

Renewables accounted for 93% of global power capacity growth in 2024

Renewable technologies now comprise 46% of world-wide power generating capacity, up from less than 30% in 2015.
A pair of Iberian Lynx. The species has made a comeback thanks to conservation efforts.

Conservation efforts are bringing these species back from the brink

However, despite these success stories, the study found that six times more species are declining than improving.
A graphic of planet earth, where economic growth is no longer contingent on burning fossil fuels for energy.

Economic growth is increasingly decoupling from energy emissions, IEA says

Renewables and nuclear accounted for 40% of the world's electricity generation mix for the first time in 2024.
A photo of a grid-scale battery storage facility

How Nevada became one of America’s biggest battery storage markets

Smart policies, abundant land, and retiring fossil fuel plants are fuelling a clean energy revolution in the state.
A solar farm in a meadow that provides a good habitat for birds.

Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields, study shows

"We have a golden opportunity for finding multiple functions for land: generating clean energy while restoring biodiversity."
A photo of a wind farm in New Zealand, which is among the frontrunners in the shift to 100% renewable electricity.

New Zealand inches closer to 100% renewable electricity

The country has an aspirational goal of reaching 100% renewable power by 2030 and is seeing a resurgence in clean energy investment.
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