Atlassian co-founder takes big step toward shutting down Australia's coal powerA massive power company may have to switch to clean energy 10 years early.By J. Fingas, 05.30.2022
Germany's incoming government wants to end coal use by 2030That's eight years earlier than previously planned. By I. Bonifacic, 11.26.2021
COP26 climate change deal falls short on coal targetsThe environmental pact already has its critics.By J. Fingas, 11.13.2021
Europe created more energy from renewables than fossil fuels last yearSolar and wind were up, while coal contines to fall.By N. Summers, 01.26.2021
Federal court strikes down Trump's coal-friendly EPA climate rulesPresident-elect Biden will have a freer hand to enact stronger climate laws.By S. Dent, 01.20.2021
EPA finalizes Trump administration’s coal-friendly climate planThe Affordable Clean Energy plan rolls back Obama-era climate change policies.By C. Fisher, 06.19.2019
America's renewable energy capacity overtakes coal for the first timeGreen gets ahead, albeit only slightly.By R. England, 06.13.2019
Michael Bloomberg will spend $500 million to close coal-fired power plantsThe funding will be used to lobby state and local officials.By C. Fisher, 06.07.2019
Renewable energy is on the rise, but so is demand for fossil fuelsIncreasing renewables uptake is not enough to mitigate our appetite for gas and coal.By R. England, 04.03.2019
A major UK energy supplier is now 100 percent wind powerScottish Power is the first major UK provider to make the move.By R. England, 10.16.2018
Major UN report says climate change is worse than first thoughtIt predicts a massive crisis starting in 2040. By S. Dent, 10.08.2018
China bumps up renewable energy target to reduce reliance on coalNon-compliant companies will be hit with fines.By R. England, 09.26.2018
Insurance giant stops covering firms that depend on coalFossil fuels are quickly becoming a liability.By J. Fingas, 07.08.2018
US coal industry saw little growth in 2017 despite White House pushAnd it might return to shrinking in 2018.By J. Fingas, 01.21.2018
Renewable energy outstripped coal use in the UK for most of 2017But gas is still being heavily relied upon.By M. Locklear, 12.28.2017
Coal power plant closures ramp up in spite of White House plansThree Texas closures suggest coal isn't coming back any time soon.By J. Fingas, 10.15.2017
Solar power is the fastest growing source of global energyExperts have admitted they underestimated how fast green energy is growing.By R. England, 10.04.2017
EVs are greener than ever thanks to renewable energyAt least, according to a study by the Union of Concerned Scientists. By D. Cooper, 06.06.2017
South Korea turns its back on coal and nuclear powerThe tech-centric country plans a rapid switch to renewable energy.By J. Fingas, 06.04.2017
Britain has its first day of coal-free power in 135 yearsGreat Britain went a full 24 hours without coal-based energy production.By J. Fingas, 04.22.2017