Study: Half of economies already transitioning away from fossil fuels in their energy systems

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The Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal plant in Nottinghamshire, due to be decommissioned in October 2024 | Credit: iStock
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The Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal plant in Nottinghamshire, due to be decommissioned in October 2024 | Credit: iStock

2024 will likely see another record year of coal, oil and gas consumption, but renewables trends mean the global energy market is nearing a turning point, new analysis claims

Round the clock negotiations at the COP29 Climate Summit in Baku may be deadlocked over how to build on the commitment made by governments last year to 'transition away' from the use of fossil fuels in...

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