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Before Harry Styles made pearls cool again, Renaissance men wore single pearl earrings to show wealth and global power. A historian reveals why this luxurious trend dominated the 16th and 17th centuries.
Iceland, Portugal, and four other countries are proving that a clean energy future is already here, slashing carbon emissions and transforming how the world powers itself. A new study reveals how these nations turned renewable energy into reality while global power emissions declined for the first time ever.
New Zealand growers transformed kiwifruit from a struggling commodity into a $5 billion global powerhouse through decades of smart collaboration. Their journey from 91% losing money to category leadership offers hope for any industry willing to play the long game.
For the first time in modern history, renewable energy grew faster than the world's electricity needs in 2025, meaning fossil fuel use actually declined. Solar and wind power together met 99% of all new energy demand growth worldwide.
Record-breaking solar generation last year covered three-quarters of new electricity demand worldwide, signaling a fundamental shift in how the planet powers itself. Energy experts say this isn't just a milestone—it's proof that renewable energy has become central to the global power system. ##
For the first time since 2020, fossil fuel electricity generation didn't increase anywhere in the world. Solar, wind, and other clean energy sources grew fast enough to power nearly all new demand in 2025.
Solar power shattered records in 2025, meeting three-quarters of the world's new electricity needs and overtaking wind for the first time. The clean energy milestone signals a fundamental shift away from fossil fuels across developed and developing nations alike.
For the first time, renewable energy sources satisfied every bit of new electricity demand worldwide in 2025, completely halting the growth of fossil fuel power generation. While Canada lags behind other wealthy nations in solar and wind adoption, provinces are now racing to catch up with massive new clean energy projects.
For the first time ever, solar energy dominated global power growth in 2025, covering two-thirds of new electricity demand. The shift is happening so fast that the world has officially entered what experts call "the Age of Electricity."
As nations race to escape fossil fuel dependency after Middle East supply disruptions, China's renewable energy expertise is powering a worldwide transition to cleaner grids. The shift could dramatically reduce global carbon emissions while transforming which countries lead the energy economy.
The world is moving from an era where power comes from controlling fossil fuels to one where it comes from building and sharing technology. This transition could fundamentally change which countries and communities hold influence on the world stage.
For the first time in history, renewable energy now powers nearly half the world's electricity grid. Solar and wind broke records in 2024, proving clean energy isn't just the future—it's happening right now.
The world just hit a milestone that would have seemed impossible a decade ago: renewable energy now makes up nearly half of all global power infrastructure, with solar alone adding more capacity in 2025 than entire countries use. This isn't just progress—it's a fundamental shift in how we power civilization.
Solar and wind power just pushed renewable energy to nearly half of all global power capacity. The record-breaking surge shows clean energy is reshaping how the world generates electricity.
Scottish football icon Sir Kenny Dalglish celebrates his 75th birthday today, marking a lifetime of excellence that transformed Liverpool FC into a global powerhouse. From scoring 172 goals to managing championship teams, "King Kenny" remains a beloved figure who shows up when his team needs him most.
Saudi Arabia just reached a major tech milestone: 40% of its organizations now qualify as AI leaders, matching the world's top nations. The Kingdom is proving that rapid AI adoption can deliver real economic results when backed by smart investment and national commitment.
The world is entering a new "Age of Electricity" where renewable energy and nuclear power will supply half of all global electricity by 2030, up from 42% today. This historic shift marks the first time clean energy sources will overtake coal, powered by record solar installations and surging electricity demand worldwide.