Renewables Surpass Coal as Global Energy Leader in 2025
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Renewable energy has surpassed coal in electricity production for the first half of 2025, marking a significant shift towards clean energy, while global climate systems show signs of nearing critical thresholds, and the US lags behind due to policy setbacks. China leads in exporting green technology, overtaking the US, which continues to export fossil fuels. Despite positive developments, urgent action is needed as Earth's vital systems are increasingly destabilized, and systemic issues like ineffective carbon offsets persist.
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