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More than 50 countries gathered in Colombia for the first global conference focused entirely on phasing out fossil fuels, with Indigenous leaders demanding that the clean energy transition protect their lands and ways of life. Their voices are now central to creating solutions that work for both people and the planet.
Indigenous communities in British Columbia are getting the power to build their own clean energy future with $3.3 million in federal funding. The investment will help First Nation, Inuit and Metis groups replace diesel fuel with renewable power sources they design, build and operate themselves.
Former Hopi Tribal Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma is bringing eight years of clean energy leadership to help Indigenous communities nationwide achieve energy independence. His appointment marks a major win for Tribal sovereignty and sustainable economic development.
Two First Nations are partnering with global energy leaders to develop one of Canada's largest offshore wind farms, marking a historic shift toward Indigenous-led renewable energy. The project could power hundreds of thousands of homes while creating economic opportunities for coastal communities.
Two nations just teamed up on an ambitious clean energy plan that could reshape how countries tackle climate change together. The five-part partnership brings new hope for faster progress on renewable energy and Indigenous-led climate solutions.
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.
Britain is making it easier to build windfarms and solar projects that will lower energy bills and boost energy security. The new plan protects critical clean energy infrastructure from lengthy legal delays.
America just produced more energy than ever before, with solar and wind power hitting new records alongside natural gas and oil. The milestone marks four straight years of growth and shows clean energy thriving in the national energy mix.
In just 23 days after global conflict disrupted oil supplies, home solar requests jumped 21% as Americans sought control over their energy future. After 50 years of advocacy, it's uncertainty—not ideology—that's finally driving the clean energy revolution.
America's renewable energy output reached a record 9.18 quadrillion Btu in 2025, nearly five times what it was in 1950. Wind, solar, and biofuels have surged more than 1,700% since 2000, fundamentally reshaping the nation's energy landscape.
Australia just opened bidding for its biggest clean energy tender yet, seeking 1.8 gigawatts of renewable power for Western Australia. The program prioritizes developers who work respectfully with local communities and includes dedicated funding for Indigenous partnerships.
Canada just announced the largest clean energy investment in North American history, a $50 billion package that will power millions of homes and export renewable electricity to U.S. cities. The project includes major hydropower expansions, new wind farms, and transmission lines built in partnership with Indigenous communities.
A major French geothermal company just secured €70 million to expand renewable heat across Europe, with clean energy investor RGREEN leading the charge. The funding will help unlock underground heat sources and even extract lithium for batteries, strengthening energy independence.
Global clean energy investment is accelerating as countries recognize renewable power as the path to energy security, with electric vehicle sales jumping 30% in Europe and solar exports to Africa up 120%. The shift represents a major economic opportunity as the world moves away from fossil fuel dependence.
ReNew Energy Global just became India's second-largest renewable energy operator, adding a record 2.4 GW of clean capacity in one year. The company now powers 24 million households while avoiding 23 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Western Canada's electricity grid is getting a major boost with $26 million in federal funding for 17 clean energy projects, including Indigenous-led solar initiatives. The University of Calgary received $4.2 million to lead research connecting provincial power grids for more reliable, affordable energy sharing.
A $500 million wind project that divided a small Saskatchewan town just cleared its final hurdle, with six Indigenous nations holding 30% ownership. It's one of the largest Indigenous-owned renewable energy projects in Canadian history.
Three Indian entrepreneurs just launched LNK Energy with a bold $1.2 billion investment plan to build solar manufacturing and green hydrogen capacity over five years. The platform starts with a massive 6 GW solar factory in Maharashtra and aims to help India achieve energy independence while fighting climate change.
Indigenous tribes control 30% of U.S. coal, 50% of uranium, and critical minerals needed for both fossil fuels and renewable energy. Their treaty rights, equal to the Constitution itself, mean America's energy plans require true partnerships with 574 sovereign Native nations.
Global renewable energy capacity soared by 692 gigawatts in 2025, reaching a record 5,149 GW as countries turn to clean power amid energy security concerns. Solar and wind energy drove 97% of the growth, proving the world can expand green energy even during uncertain times.
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