Power is plentiful in the land of ice and fire
Discover Iceland's geothermal success and learn how Australia can harness solar and wind for cheap renewable energy.
‘Every building sits on a thermal asset’: how networked geothermal power could change cities
The ground is humming with geothermal energy that could heat or cool our homes – and now the big US utilities are starting to take note
China's Carbon Tipping Point: Renewable Energy Steers Emissions Downward
In the first half of 2025, China's carbon dioxide emissions decreased by 1%, primarily due to an increase in renewable energy use. The power sector saw a 3% drop in emissions, while coal-to-chemicals growth contributes to rising emissions in the chemicals industry.
China's carbon emissions fell in the first half of 2025, study shows
China's power sector emissions drop 3% due to renewable energy growth, but coal-to-chemicals industry still rising.
China races to build world's largest solar farm to meet emissions targets
China is making strides in renewable energy. A massive solar farm is being built on the Tibetan plateau. Carbon emissions saw a slight decrease in early 2025. This suggests a potential peak before the 2030 target.
Trump DOE extends life of Michigan coal plant over energy 'emergency'
The Department of Energy has extended the life of the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan for a second time.
Africa Is Buying a Record Number of Chinese Solar Panels
Energy-starved countries on the continent have reluctantly turned to coal and gas for decades. Cheap Chinese solar panels are now finally changing the calculus.