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The US accounted for about a third of the 2025 global CO₂ emissions increase, driven by a 10% rise in coal consumption as higher gas prices pushed power producers back to coal. Global energy sector emissions rose 1.1% to 35,806 million metric tons, with renewable energy growth led by a 30% surge in solar power.

High oil prices due to the Iran war and Hormuz Strait disruption have boosted Chinese electric vehicle (EV) exports to developing nations like Southeast Asia, Africa, and Brazil. Chinese EV sales surged in 2026, but charging infrastructure struggles to keep pace, creating a 'chicken-and-egg' challenge for adoption.

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Spanish households save €10 monthly on electricity due to wind and solar installations over five years, according to a report by Ember, a climate thinktank. The expansion of renewables has shielded Spain from fossil fuel price hikes linked to the Iran war.

The Cape May County Zoo has introduced two red pandas, Wally and Ember, as part of a conservation effort to protect the endangered species. Red pandas face habitat loss and population decline, with their numbers dropping by half in 18 years.

Solar power supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May, surpassing coal's 12.2% for the first time. Despite federal policy favoring coal, solar remains the leading source of new power in the US, with data from Ember, Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie highlighting its growth and coal's decline.

In May, solar power supplied 12.8% of US electricity, surpassing coal's 12.2% for the first time. Reports from Ember, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie highlight solar's growth and coal's decline despite federal policy favoring coal under Donald Trump.

Solar power in the U.S. supplied more electricity than coal for the first time in May, reaching 12.8% of the nation’s electricity, while coal’s share dropped to 12.2%. Despite federal policies under President Trump favoring coal, solar and wind energy continue to grow, with renewables expected to surpass coal globally by 2030.

Solar power in the US surpassed coal in electricity generation for the first time in May 2026, according to reports by Ember, Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie. Despite federal policies favoring coal under President Trump, solar remains the leading source of new power, with coal's share declining to its fourth-lowest monthly level.

Solar power surpassed coal as the third-largest electricity source in the U.S. in May, supplying 12.8% of the nation’s electricity compared to coal’s 12.2%. Despite Trump’s efforts to boost coal with $700 million in support, solar and wind energy continue to grow, driven by reports from Ember, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie.

Solar energy provided 12.8% of U.S. electricity in May, surpassing coal's 12.2% for the first time on record. Political efforts, including the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' and President Trump's coal industry funding, aim to counter renewable energy growth despite solar's rising share. Coal generation remains volatile but shows a slight monthly increase.

China’s solar installations slowed in 2026 due to a policy shift to a market-driven 'contract for difference' system, reducing guaranteed revenue for developers. Analysts attribute the drop to financing uncertainties and industry competition, though the government aims to add 200GW of solar and wind capacity this year.

India is constructing the world's largest solar park, Khavda, in the Rann of Kutch desert, with a 30 gigawatt capacity. The country's solar capacity is growing at 40% annually, projected to double by 2030, positioning India to become the first major nation to industrialize predominantly using solar energy.

In April 2026, wind and solar energy combined to generate more electricity than natural gas for the first time, according to global data from the energy think tank Ember. This milestone marks a significant shift in the energy transition.

The US generated more electricity from renewable sources like solar and wind than from natural gas in March 2024, marking the first time this has occurred nationally. Despite Donald Trump's efforts to undermine clean energy, experts suggest his administration's tactics are failing as renewable energy adoption continues to grow.

Solar power experienced significant growth globally in the past year, outpacing other renewable energy sources. Energy think tank Ember highlighted this trend in its recent analysis of global electricity sources.

Clean electricity met all new energy demand in 2025, leading to a decline in coal and gas power use, according to think tank Ember. However, the report notes that global warming remains a critical issue despite these advancements.