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New figures show the world added around 690 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2025, according to reporting by pv magazine. The total underscores the continued rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, as installations keep outpacing forecasts driven by falling costs and strong demand in major markets. Industry observers are weighing what the record-scale buildout means for grids, fossil fuel demand and global climate targets.
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A profile piece examines the UN secretary-general's insistence on speaking bluntly about climate change, even when governments and institutions would prefer quieter diplomacy. António Guterres has repeatedly warned that the world faces a critical window to cut emissions, calling out fossil fuel expansion and urging richer nations to act faster. The article frames his outspokenness as a deliberate choice to keep climate urgency at the top of the global agenda.
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Germany has reached record levels of solar energy production, with photovoltaic output hitting unprecedented highs. The milestone underscores the country's continued expansion of renewable capacity as it works to phase out fossil fuels. Observers are highlighting the achievement as a sign of Germany's progress toward its climate and energy transition goals.
- 4New Zealand government accused of three years of climate inaction●For 3 years, the New Zealand government has fucked around on climate to satisfy its rich backers – cancelling climate ac
Critics in New Zealand say the government has spent three years backing away from climate action to please wealthy backers, cancelling climate programmes and funding new fossil fuel projects. Commenters argue that consequences, including climate impacts, are now beginning to catch up with the country, and the issue is drawing sharp public criticism.
- 5Switzerland has lost a fifth of its glaciers in five years●‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years Alpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacie
Swiss glaciers have shrunk by around 20% over the past five years, with scientists describing an explosion in melt rates across the Alps. The collapse is attributed to heat-trapping fossil fuel pollution driving extreme warming in Alpine regions. The figures underline the accelerating pace of ice loss in Europe's mountains and the wider consequences for water supplies and sea levels.
- 6Oceans absorbed heat equal to 40 times humanity's energy use▼🚨 OCEAN HEAT: Last year, our seas absorbed heat equal to almost 40 TIMES all energy humanity used. With 84% of global co
Greenpeace reports that last year the world's oceans absorbed heat equivalent to almost 40 times all energy humanity consumed, warning that 84% of global coral reefs have been hit by bleaching-level heat stress. The group blames fossil fuel corporations and industrial meat and dairy production for driving the warming, and is calling for action to protect the ocean.
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Nature has published a piece examining what the fossil record reveals about ancient life, drawing together current paleontological findings. The article highlights how fossil evidence continues to reshape scientific understanding of early organisms and Earth's biological history, prompting discussion among researchers and science readers about the evolving picture of life's deep past.
- 8Fossil long known as world's oldest reptile dethroned▼Fossil long known as world’s oldest reptile dethroned
Scientists have concluded that a fossil long celebrated as the world's oldest reptile does not hold that title after new research challenged its classification. The finding removes the specimen from its landmark status in the reptile family tree, prompting researchers to reconsider which creature truly deserves the record. Details of the reclassification and the fossil now claiming the crown are drawing attention in the palaeontology community.
- 9Fossil record challenges Genesis account of human nakedness▼One way to see the nonsensicality of the Book of Genesis is to examine the fossil record of how humans lost our fur and
A critic of the Book of Genesis argues that the fossil and archaeological record of how humans lost their body fur and developed clothing contradicts the biblical story that nakedness brought shame. Instead, the loss of fur is attributed to gradual migration between hot and cold environments over hundreds of thousands of years, with clothing emerging as a practical response to climate rather than a moral one.
- 10Paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara Addresses United Nations▼Edelman Fossil Park & Museum's Kenneth Lacovara speaks at United Nations
Kenneth Lacovara, founding dean of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum at Rowan University in New Jersey, spoke at the United Nations. Lacovara is known for discovering giant sauropod dinosaurs and for using the fossil record to communicate lessons about climate change and extinction. Details of his remarks and the session he addressed have not yet been widely reported, but the museum shared news of the appearance.
- 11EDF boss calls new UK oil and gas projects a 'no-brainer'●“New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss.” With €29.3 billion profit who cares about the climate?
The head of French energy giant EDF has described new UK gas and oil projects as a 'no-brainer', drawing sharp criticism from climate campaigners. Critics contrast the endorsement with EDF's €29.3 billion profit, arguing the company is prioritising financial gains over climate commitments as the UK weighs fresh fossil fuel extraction.
- 12World's tallest wind turbine completed in Germany●365-metre giant: World's tallest wind turbine built in Germany. A region of Germany once dominated by coal mines has ach
A 365-metre wind turbine, the tallest in the world, has been built in Germany in a region once dominated by coal mining. The project is being framed as a symbol of the area's shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, drawing attention as an example of post-coal regions reinventing themselves for the energy transition.
- 13Renewables hit record 61 percent share of German electricity●Rekord bei Ökostrom: Anteil steigt auf knapp 61 Prozent In Deutschland decken erneuerbare Energien aus Wind und Sonne im
Renewable energy sources in Germany covered almost 61 percent of electricity demand in the first three quarters of 2026, a new record. Power from wind and solar is increasingly meeting the country's electricity needs, underlining the progress of Germany's energy transition away from fossil fuels.
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A new dinosaur species with four wings has been discovered in China, according to BBC Wildlife Magazine. Details about the fossil, its age, and the species name have not yet been widely reported. The find adds to China's rich record of feathered dinosaurs and is drawing attention from palaeontology enthusiasts and science media worldwide.