Australia says reliance on coal-fired power drops to record low
Sydney (AFP) - Australia's reliance on coal-fired power stations has dropped to a record low, accounting for less than 50 ...
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Tag: renewable energy
Trump casts chill over US wind energy sector
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump has long ranted against wind energy -- claiming turbines are unsightly, dangerous to wildlife and ...
US falling behind on wind power, think tank warns
Paris (AFP) - The United States is falling behind the European Union in the rollout of wind power and risks ...
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Paris (AFP) - Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising ...
Lesotho’s king pitches green energy to Davos elites
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Lesotho's King Letsie III has embarked on an ambitious mission in snowy Davos, where global powerbrokers ...
At VW home base, Germany’s Scholz vows to revive economy
Wolfsburg (Germany) (AFP) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday laid out his vision to secure the future of Germany's ailing ...
At VW home base, Germany’s Scholz vows to revive economy
Wolfsburg (Germany) (AFP) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday laid out his vision to revitalise Germany's ailing economy at a ...
Oil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costs
London (AFP) - British energy giant BP on Thursday said it would axe 4,700 staff jobs, or about five percent ...
Tech sector’s energy transition draws attention at Vegas show
Las Vegas (AFP) - With its focus on innovative products and cutting-edge technology, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has ...
Pace of German emissions cuts slows in 2024: study
Berlin (AFP) - German greenhouse gas emissions fell again last year but at a slower rate, due to lagging green ...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.