Climate change, sustainability, and environmental policy
2023 saw 560 GW of new renewable capacity added worldwide, led by China and the EU, while storage and grid modernization emerge as critical priorities.
Federal courts have reinstated clean energy grants and offshore wind projects, while EPA climate data programs experience significant budget cuts and staff reductions.
Solar and wind installations dominated new power generation in 2024, while grid limitations and supply chain issues continue to slow deployment.
New policies eliminate renewable energy grants, remove climate references from federal websites, and target key environmental regulations established over past decade.
Advanced solar materials, floating wind turbines, and AI-enhanced grid management are reducing costs while improving performance across renewable energy sectors.
New administration rolls back environmental regulations while promoting fossil fuel development, as scientific research highlights growing climate threats and potential solutions.
Solar and wind projects set new installation records worldwide, with renewable sources expected to exceed 30% of global energy mix by 2030, despite policy uncertainties.
Trump administration dismantles climate policies while new research reveals mounting threats to biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
Record growth in solar and wind power, driven by major policy initiatives in China, EU, and US, positions renewables for unprecedented expansion despite ongoing challenges.
Trump's withdrawal from international climate agreements comes as 2025 ranks among costliest years for climate disasters, with $115 billion in damages from 23 billion-dollar weather events.
Solar PV leads unprecedented growth as major economies accelerate clean energy investments, though challenges remain in scaling wind and emerging technologies.
Climate disasters cost the US $115 billion in 2025, the third-highest year for billion-dollar weather events, while Trump administration exits key international climate agreements.
Solar and wind technologies lead unprecedented growth as innovations in storage and smart grids address longstanding efficiency challenges.
2025 saw $115 billion in climate damages while new UN report warns global emissions cuts of 55% needed by 2035 to limit warming.
Solar photovoltaic technology leads unprecedented global growth in renewable energy capacity, with innovations in wind and hydrogen accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels.
Trump administration's withdrawal from Paris Agreement and rollback of environmental policies creates vacuum as global temperatures continue rising at unprecedented rates.