India likely passed peak coal in 2018, according to new report
Energy think tank Ember reports that the share of coal-based electricity in India has been on the decline since 2018.
Climate crisis
This archive collects more than 1,500 solutions-journalism stories tracking real progress on the climate crisis — from renewable energy records and emissions reductions to policy wins and community-led adaptation. The focus is on what’s working, who’s making it happen, and what the evidence shows about the path forward.
Hydrogen projects worth $300 billion are quickly dropping prices for the green fuel worldwide
Hydrogen is on the rise as a green fuel source. Two-thirds of the global hydrogen production expected to be operational in 2030 has been announced in the last year.
The Empire State Building and 13 related buildings are now 100% powered by wind
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is now the largest 100% user of green power in real estate in the United States.
WeDontHaveTime.org creates the world’s largest social network for climate action
We Don’t Have Time is a social network for everyone who wants to be a part of the solution to the climate crisis. The power of many enables the network to influence businesses, politicians and world leaders.
The first farmer in the U.S. to sequester carbon for cash in private marketplace earns $115k
Trey Hill’s Maryland farm of 10,000 acres sold its carbon credits for $16.50 per ton through a Seattle-based startup called Nori.
Jaguar to go fully electric by 2025
The entire Jaguar brand will go entirely electric within the next four years, according to a company press release. The company will also start to launch all-electric Land Rover SUV models in 2024.
Arke Technologies opens up an EV conversion school and workshop in Ghana
Founded by Nana Arkorful and his father Abeku Arkorful, Arke Technologies has already started an EV conversion school in Accra, Ghana, which has so far attracted over 60 people.
Global plugin vehicle sales up 43% in 2020
That meant a rise from 2.5% market share in 2019 to 4.2% share of the global light-duty vehicle market in 2020.
America will have a climate corps once more thanks to new executive order
Under a newly signed executive order from the White House, a new Civilian Climate Corps is being established to provide “good jobs” for young people in the U.S. and train them for environmentally friendly careers.
Denmark to build world’s first energy island in the North Sea
Fully implemented, it will be able to cover the consumption of 10 million European households with green energy.