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- 1China kept pledge to stop funding overseas coal, but loopholes remain▼China has kept its promise to stop funding overseas coal, but loopholes are helping coal expand
China has largely honoured its 2021 commitment to stop financing new overseas coal power projects, but reporting shows coal expansion continues through loopholes. Projects are still moving ahead via mechanisms that fall outside the scope of the pledge, including transactions structured before the announcement or channelled through other forms of support, allowing coal development to continue in participating countries.
- 2Wind and solar grow, but fossil fuels rise too▼Environment: Wind and solar are increasing but so are fossil fuels
Global energy commentary highlights a paradox: wind and solar power capacity continues to expand rapidly, yet fossil fuel use is also climbing rather than declining. Analysts point out that renewables are adding to the energy mix without yet displacing coal, oil and gas, raising questions about whether climate targets can be met at current rates of transition.
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The US Energy Information Administration projects that solar power will generate more electricity than coal in Texas in 2026, marking a historic shift in the state's energy mix. Texas, the leading US energy producer, has seen rapid solar capacity growth alongside declining coal generation. The projection highlights the accelerating pace of the energy transition in a state long defined by oil and gas.
- 4Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's grid demand●Solar, wind meet record 80% of Australia's grid power demand
Renewable energy sources, mainly solar and wind, supplied a record 80% of Australia's electricity grid demand, marking a new milestone for the country's energy transition. The achievement highlights how quickly renewables are displacing coal-fired generation in Australia, one of the world's largest coal exporters, and is drawing attention to the pace of its shift toward cleaner power.
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Power utilities are increasing their use of fossil fuels to keep up with rising electricity demand, according to a report by Public Health Watch. The development raises concerns about the impact on air quality and public health, as grids that might otherwise be shifting toward cleaner sources lean back on coal, oil and gas to meet consumption growth.