2024 was a record year for the installation of renewable energy around the world. 92.5% of all new electricity brought online came from clean energy sources, most notably solar and wind power. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: New Zealand on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity
The New Zealand Electricity Authority predicts that by 2040, 100% of their electricity grid will come from renewable energy, a potentially historic milestone. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's right: End to UK coal energy
The UK is finishing with coal power after 142 years of exploiting mines and burning coal. The country's last coal power station finished operations yesterday after running since 1967.
What's right: Sweden cutting emissions by 70% while doubling economy
Sweden has found the most wanted recipe: The Scandinavian country has managed to cut 80% of its net greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 while doubling its economy. For comparison, on average, the EU countries only cut 30% of the greenhouse gases at the same time.
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What's right: the world has passed the 30% renewables milestone.
According to a report by energy think tank Ember, for the first time, 30% of our energy comes from other sources than fossil fuels. Europe is well ahead of global average with 44% of our electricity coming from renewables.
What's right: 7 countries achieve 100% renewable energy supply
Seven countries generate 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. In Albania, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Iceland, Nepal, Paraguay and the Democratic Republic of Congo, all energy comes from geothermal, hydro, solar or wind sources. Luxembourg however is far off, ranking last in the European Union.
What's Right: CO2 emissions in the EU lowest in 60 years
CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in the EU have reached the lowest levels in 60 years - and in China, solar and wind capacity for the first time supplies more energy than coal. This is today's piece of good news on "What's Right with the World". Listen to the audio to get all the details.