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New Clean Energy Rules Target Zero Emissions by 2050
SolutionsMay 24

New Clean Energy Rules Target Zero Emissions by 2050

A major financial initiative just made it easier to fund sustainable bioenergy projects while protecting forests and food supplies. The updated framework aims to cut emissions to nearly zero within 25 years.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Queensland Farm Turns Veggie Scraps Into Power for 31K Homes
InnovationFeb 19

Queensland Farm Turns Veggie Scraps Into Power for 31K Homes

A Queensland vegetable farm is building Australia's first "paddock to power" facility that transforms carrot peels, pumpkin rinds, and other farm waste into renewable energy. The $291 million project will power 31,000 homes while keeping the region's scenic landscape intact.

ABC Australia2 min read
India and Sweden Team Up on Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy
SolutionsMay 18

India and Sweden Team Up on Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy

Prime Minister Modi invited Swedish companies to join India's clean energy revolution, focusing on green hydrogen and bioenergy partnerships. The call came during a high-level European industry meeting that could reshape global climate cooperation.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)2 min read
US Renewables Beat Natural Gas for First Time in March
Planet WinsApr 16

US Renewables Beat Natural Gas for First Time in March

For the first time ever, renewable energy sources generated more electricity than natural gas across an entire month in the United States. Wind, solar, hydropower, and bioenergy produced over a third of US electricity in March 2026, marking a historic turning point in America's energy transformation.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Why BECCS Carbon Capture Failure Is Actually Good News
SolutionsApr 14

Why BECCS Carbon Capture Failure Is Actually Good News

The expensive carbon capture technology that climate models relied on to save the planet isn't happening, and scientists say that's a win. Bioenergy with carbon capture would have made emissions worse for decades while costing taxpayers billions.

New Scientist2 min read
Norway Invests $14B in Brazil's Green Energy Boom
Planet WinsFeb 24

Norway Invests $14B in Brazil's Green Energy Boom

Norway has become Brazil's third-largest foreign investor, pouring $14 billion into renewable energy projects that are creating thousands of jobs and accelerating the global clean energy transition. This partnership positions Brazil as a powerhouse for solar, wind, and hydrogen innovation.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Europe Invests €200M to Turn Farm Waste Into Clean Energy
Planet WinsMay 22

Europe Invests €200M to Turn Farm Waste Into Clean Energy

A massive new fund is converting agricultural waste into renewable fuel that works in existing pipelines. The €200 million investment could help Europe break free from imported fossil fuels while solving farm waste problems.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
UK Renewables Hit 52.5%, First Year Without Coal Power
Planet WinsApr 5

UK Renewables Hit 52.5%, First Year Without Coal Power

Britain just powered through its first year in over 140 years without burning a single lump of coal, while clean energy sources supplied more than half the nation's electricity for the first time ever. The milestone marks a dramatic shift in how one of the world's largest economies keeps the lights on.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Scientists Turn Factory Emissions Into Jet Fuel Ingredients
InnovationJan 29

Scientists Turn Factory Emissions Into Jet Fuel Ingredients

Australian researchers have developed a system that converts industrial carbon dioxide into building blocks for sustainable jet fuel, potentially helping solve aviation's toughest climate challenge. The technology works with impure exhaust gases and could be industry-ready within six years.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
RMIT Converts CO2 Into Jet Fuel Building Blocks
InnovationJan 29

RMIT Converts CO2 Into Jet Fuel Building Blocks

Australian researchers have created a system that turns industrial carbon emissions into chemical building blocks for jet fuel, using less energy than existing methods. The technology is already being tested with industry partners and could reach commercial use within six years.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
Spain's Andalusia Adds Record 2,888 MW of Renewables
Planet WinsMar 7

Spain's Andalusia Adds Record 2,888 MW of Renewables

Spain's sunny southern region just broke its own clean energy record, installing enough solar panels and wind turbines to power hundreds of thousands of homes. Andalusia added nearly 3,000 megawatts of renewable energy in 2025, marking the region's biggest green energy expansion ever.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Flawed Climate Solution Fails, Pushing Cleaner Alternatives
Planet WinsApr 14

Flawed Climate Solution Fails, Pushing Cleaner Alternatives

A heavily promoted climate technology is proving too costly and ineffective to deploy at scale. Scientists say the failure is actually steering investment toward better solutions.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
World Hits Halfway Mark on 2030 Clean Energy Goal
Planet WinsJun 22

World Hits Halfway Mark on 2030 Clean Energy Goal

Global renewable energy capacity reached 5.15 terawatts last year, bringing the world to nearly half of its ambitious 2030 climate target. Solar and wind power led the charge, accounting for 97% of new clean energy growth.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Argentina Hits 89% Wind Power in Renewable Energy Milestone
Planet WinsMay 7

Argentina Hits 89% Wind Power in Renewable Energy Milestone

Argentina's wind farms reached nearly 90% efficiency as the country shattered three clean energy records in a single day. More than half the nation's electricity now comes from renewable sources during peak times.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Solar Panels Hit 26% Efficiency With 90% Fewer Defects
Planet WinsMar 13

Solar Panels Hit 26% Efficiency With 90% Fewer Defects

Scientists just solved one of solar energy's biggest problems by creating perovskite panels that last longer and work better than ever before. This breakthrough could finally bring next-generation solar technology to your rooftop.

Google: solar power breakthrough2 min read
Solar Panel Breakthrough Hits 26% Efficiency, Lasts Longer
InnovationMar 8

Solar Panel Breakthrough Hits 26% Efficiency, Lasts Longer

Chinese scientists just solved solar energy's biggest problem by creating panels that are both highly efficient and long-lasting. The breakthrough could finally bring next-generation solar technology to your rooftop.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough2 min read
India and Finland Forge Strategic Digital Partnership
SolutionsJun 3

India and Finland Forge Strategic Digital Partnership

India and Finland just upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership focused on next-generation technology and sustainability. The two nations agreed to double trade by 2030 and collaborate on everything from 6G networks to green energy solutions.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
India and Netherlands Partner on Green Hydrogen Trade Route
Planet WinsMay 17

India and Netherlands Partner on Green Hydrogen Trade Route

India and the Netherlands just agreed to build a clean energy corridor that could turn India into a major green hydrogen exporter to Europe. The partnership brings new funding, jobs, and technology sharing to accelerate the global shift away from fossil fuels.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Why BECCS Climate Solution Failed—and Saved Us Money
Planet WinsApr 14

Why BECCS Climate Solution Failed—and Saved Us Money

A billion-dollar climate technology that looked promising on paper turned out to make emissions worse, not better. Scientists just proved we dodged a costly bullet by not building it everywhere.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
World Hits Record 692GW of Clean Energy in One Year
Planet WinsApr 2

World Hits Record 692GW of Clean Energy in One Year

The planet just added more renewable energy in a single year than ever before, with solar and wind leading a global surge that's reshaping how we power our lives. Asia drove three-quarters of the growth, while Africa and the Middle East saw their fastest clean energy expansion yet.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read

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