Fugitive emissions from Australia’s coal industry dropped to a record low despite production doubling, a paradox due to unreported coal mine methane emissions.
With just two years left to meet the 2027 Russian gas phase-out goal, the EU needs to step up and deliver on commitments, which will bring economic and security benefits in the process.
The US clean electricity transition continued as wind and solar generated more than coal for the first time. Electricity demand growth sped up and solar generation rose more quickly than gas to help meet it.
Extreme heatwaves in the world’s three largest electricity markets – China, the US and India, had a measurable impact on electricity demand, contributing to a surge in fossil generation.