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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice Fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese ...