Tag: Energy Transition
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Australia’s Energy Benchmark Shifts: Renewables Outpace Coal for the First Time
Australia’s Energy Milestone: Renewables Surpass Coal for the First Time In a historic turn for Australia’s energy landscape, renewables generated more electricity than coal in September 2025. This marked the first time the country’s renewable electricity usage overtook the energy produced from coal, a moment that many analysts say signals a lasting shift in the…
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Australia’s Renewables Overtake Coal: What This Energy Shift Means
A watershed moment: renewables surpass coal in Australia In a landmark shift for the energy market, renewables have overtaken coal as Australia’s leading source of electricity. The Guardian’s report highlights that, for the first time, solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy combined now power more of the grid than coal. This transition reflects a rapid expansion…
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Methane Cuts at COP Fall Short of 30% Target by 2030
Overview: Limited Gains, Large Gaps At the COP gathering, a new analysis shows that the international push to curb methane emissions is falling well short of what science and policy makers say is needed. The report estimates that the commitments currently on the table would translate into roughly an 8% cut in methane emissions by…
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COP30 Week One: Just Transition Takes Center Stage as Draft Text Opens Door to Cautious Progress
Cautious Optimism and a New Focus at COP30 The opening week of COP30 closed with guarded optimism among negotiators. After days of slow progress and marathon plenaries, a new draft text marks a notable shift in climate diplomacy: the formal elevation of the concept of a just transition within the negotiations. This signal suggests a…
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Welcomes Brookfield Executive Delegation to Advise on Strategic Partnerships
Overview of the Meeting His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, recently met with an executive management delegation from Brookfield Corporation, a global investment management firm known for its extensive portfolio across energy, infrastructure, real estate, and private equity.…
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Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2 billion people
Global exposure: a quiet health crisis near fossil fuel sites New research released by independent scientists suggests that nearly a quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (five kilometers) of operational fossil fuel projects. This proximity, researchers warn, could threaten the health of more than 2 billion people and disrupt critical ecosystems. The…
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Fossil Fuel Projects Threaten Health of 2 Billion People Worldwide
Overview: A Global Health and Environmental Warning A recent, ground-breaking study highlights a stark public health challenge: roughly a quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5 kilometers) of active fossil fuel projects. The researchers estimate that these operations potentially threaten the health of more than 2 billion people and jeopardize critical ecosystems.…
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COP30 and Africa’s Climate Finance Gap: Unpacking Exclusion and the Road Ahead
COP30: Africa’s Climate Cost and Finance Exclusion The run-up to COP30 is casting a stark light on Africa’s climate finance needs and the gaps that persist after COP29. African negotiators initially pushed for roughly $1.3 trillion per year to meet Paris Agreement objectives. That figure, built on the continent’s projected adaptation costs, energy transition needs,…
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World Energy Outlook 2025: IEA’s Insightful Global Energy Forecast
Overview: What the World Energy Outlook 2025 Adds The IEA’s World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2025 is the authoritative benchmark for understanding how global energy markets, technology, and policy interact to shape our energy future. Released annually, the WEO synthesizes the latest data on energy supply, demand, and emissions, providing scenarios that help governments, businesses, and…
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IEA: Renewables Boom to Seal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era
The IEA forecast: a faster-than-expected shift The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected a rapid acceleration in renewable energy deployment over the next decade, signaling an end to the era of cheap fossil fuels as the main power source. In its latest assessment, the agency says cheaper, cleaner renewables—especially solar and wind—will grow faster than…