Global Clean Energy Achieved Major Milestones in 2025 Despite U.S. Policy Setbacks
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Summary
The article highlights significant global clean energy milestones achieved in 2025, despite the Trump administration rolling back renewable energy support in the U.S. Key achievements include wind and solar supplying more power than coal worldwide for the first time, major growth in electric vehicle adoption, and substantial renewable energy investments in developing countries like Vietnam. The piece contrasts U.S. policy setbacks with global progress in the clean energy transition.
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For the first time, wind and solar supplied more power than coal worldwide.
A solar and wind farm in Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm, Vietnam.
Article URL: https://e360.yale.edu/digest/2025-energy-review
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46504198
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