A natural resource is defined as a form of energy and/or matter which is essential for the functioning of organisms, populations and ecosystems. In the case of humans, a natural resource, in his words ...

Countries around the world added 585 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in 2025, accounting for 92.5% of all power growth globally, a report out this week from the International Renewable Energy ...

China’s installed PV base grew by a record 277GW in 2024. Image: Astronergy. The world added 451.9GW of new solar capacity in 2024, accounting for three-quarters of all new renewable power capacity ...

The climate situation is real. Warmer winters and more severe storms are already happening. For a long time, the solution seemed simple: electrify everything. That approach worked when electric ...

The world added 585 billion watts of new renewable electrical energy—up 15.1% from 2023, with 46% of the world’s electricity coming from solar, wind, and other green nonnuclear energy sources. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. As the world races to combat climate change, the debate over ...

The world stands at a critical juncture where energy choices determine our collective future. Renewable energy has evolved from a niche alternative to the dominant force driving efforts. This ...

Orlando is on the verge of powering its municipal buildings entirely by renewable energy, and is on pace to reach that goal three years ahead of schedule. But the city’s green goals have also drawn a ...