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Renewable Energy Outpaces Coal For Electricity Generation In Historic First, Report Says

15 Oct 2025 | Abstracted from WXXI News

In the first half of 2025, renewable energy generated more global electricity than coal for the first time - 30% vs. 27%, per Ember. Solar and wind led the surge, especially in China and India. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called it a "historic opportunity," urging nations to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels and embrace a clean energy future powered by investment and equity.

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