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INSANE: Renewables overtake coal but growth slows reports | Rare Historical Photos

Solar power rose a record 31 percent in January-June 2025, says think tank Ember (Credit: AFP)

Solar and wind farms generated more electricity than coal for the first time on record this year, but US and Chinese policy shifts are slowing growth, putting a global 2030 target out of reach, reports said on Tuesday.

The surge in renewable use marks a milestone in efforts to turn away from fossil fuels, which are responsible for most of the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change.

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