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flag Global renewables outpaced coal in 2025’s first half, driven by China and India, while the U.S. and EU saw rising fossil fuel use due to policy setbacks.

flag In the first half of 2025, global solar and wind power generation grew faster than electricity demand, with solar up 31% and wind up 7.7%, according to Ember. flag Renewables collectively produced more electricity than coal for the first time, adding over 400 terawatt hours and exceeding global demand growth. flag China and India led the expansion, reducing fossil fuel use and emissions, while the U.S. and EU saw rising fossil fuel generation due to slower clean energy growth, lower wind and hydropower output, and policy rollbacks under the Trump administration, including cuts to clean energy funding and halted wind projects. flag Global renewable investment reached a record $386 billion, but U.S. clean energy investment fell 12% amid regulatory uncertainty and permitting challenges.

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