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Oxford Economist's $100M Plan Could Prevent Next Crash
VideosFeb 14

Oxford Economist's $100M Plan Could Prevent Next Crash

A physicist-turned-economist who once beat Vegas is building a computer model of 30,000 energy companies to revolutionize how we predict economic disasters and speed up the green transition. His track record suggests we should pay attention.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Shipping Industry Invests $150B in Green Ships Despite Delays
Planet WinsFeb 12

Shipping Industry Invests $150B in Green Ships Despite Delays

The global shipping industry is pushing forward with $150 billion in clean vessel investments, refusing to let political delays slow their green transition. Major companies are betting big on alternative fuels like methanol and ammonia for the next 30 years.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Slovenia Powers Norway's Largest Clean Energy Battery
Planet WinsFeb 11

Slovenia Powers Norway's Largest Clean Energy Battery

A Slovenian engineering firm just landed the contract to build Norway's biggest pumped-storage hydropower plant, turning mountains into a massive renewable energy battery. The €220 million project proves small countries can drive Europe's green energy future.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Europe Slashes Electricity Taxes to Speed Green Transition
VideosFeb 5

Europe Slashes Electricity Taxes to Speed Green Transition

European officials are finally fixing a decades-old tax system that made clean electricity cost three times more than polluting natural gas. The policy shift could unlock billions in clean energy investments across the continent.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Europe Unlocks €3B to Ease Green Transition for Families
VideosFeb 5

Europe Unlocks €3B to Ease Green Transition for Families

The European Investment Bank just approved €3 billion to help families prepare for cleaner energy costs before new carbon pricing begins in 2028. Another €3 billion could follow next year, funding everything from affordable electric vehicle programs to better public transport.

CleanTechnica2 min read
EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use
Planet WinsFeb 4

EU Funds 1,400 Clean Energy Projects, Saves Ireland's Energy Use

A nearly €1 billion EU program is turning clean energy dreams into reality across Europe, funding thousands of local projects that have already saved enough energy to power every home in Ireland for a year. Real people like Ivana, Luca, and Angela are proving that Europe's green transition isn't just policy talk anymore.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Clean Energy Investment Hits $2.3 Trillion in 2025
Daily MixJan 29

Clean Energy Investment Hits $2.3 Trillion in 2025

Global investment in clean energy reached $2.3 trillion last year, proving the green transition can weather political storms. Even better news: clean energy spending finally outpaced fossil fuels.

Inside Climate News2 min read
China Adds 1.2 Billion kW Solar Capacity in 2025
Planet WinsJan 28

China Adds 1.2 Billion kW Solar Capacity in 2025

China just shattered its own renewable energy records, adding solar power capacity equal to powering hundreds of millions of homes. The world's largest clean energy system keeps getting bigger.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
EVs Outsell Petrol Cars in EU for First Time Ever
Planet WinsJan 27

EVs Outsell Petrol Cars in EU for First Time Ever

Electric vehicles overtook traditional petrol cars in EU sales last December, marking a historic turning point in the shift to cleaner transportation. The milestone shows Europe's green transition is gaining real momentum.

Carbon Brief2 min read
Clean Energy Investments Hit Record $2.3 Trillion in 2025
Planet WinsJan 26

Clean Energy Investments Hit Record $2.3 Trillion in 2025

The world invested a record $2.3 trillion in clean energy last year, growing 8% despite political uncertainty and economic fears. Renewable power and electric vehicles led the charge, proving the green transition keeps gaining momentum.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Clean Energy Revolution
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Clean Energy Revolution

Senator Oluremi Tinubu is urging Nigeria to embrace renewable energy as a shared responsibility for the planet. Her call comes as the world marks International Day of Clean Energy, highlighting Africa's growing role in the green transition.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Baltic Sea Emerges as Europe's Clean Energy Hub
Planet WinsJan 25

Baltic Sea Emerges as Europe's Clean Energy Hub

The Baltic Sea is becoming a powerhouse for Europe's renewable energy future, with new cross-border projects strengthening the continent's green transition. These offshore wind and interconnection initiatives could help Europe meet its ambitious 2030 climate targets.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)2 min read
Wasted UK Wind Could Have Powered All of London
Planet WinsJan 22

Wasted UK Wind Could Have Powered All of London

Britain wasted enough clean wind energy in 2025 to power every home in London for a year. New grid infrastructure could unlock this renewable goldmine and accelerate the country's green transition.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read