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- 1Renewables reshaping global energy security after crisis●From energy crisis to energy transition: How renewables are reshaping energy security
UN News reports on how the recent global energy crisis has accelerated the shift toward renewable energy, examining how solar, wind and other clean sources are redefining energy security for countries once dependent on imported fossil fuels. The piece frames the transition as both a climate necessity and a strategic move to reduce exposure to volatile fuel markets and supply disruptions.
- 2University of Iowa researcher wins funding to detect solar wind plasma waves●UI researcher earns funding to improve detection of plasma waves in the solar wind
A University of Iowa researcher has received new funding to improve the detection of plasma waves in the solar wind, the stream of charged particles flowing from the Sun. Better detection of these waves could sharpen understanding of space weather and how solar activity affects satellites and communications systems on Earth.
- 3Coal still supplies a third of world electricity in 2024●Where does the world's electricity come from? In 2024, coal still produced about a third of it (34%), while wind and sol
New figures for 2024 show coal remains the world's largest source of electricity, generating roughly 34% of global power. Wind and solar together now account for about 15%, a sharp rise from just 4% a decade ago. The data has been visualised on interactive maps that zoom from global charts down to country-level detail, prompting discussion about the pace of the energy transition.
- 4Distributed renewables help Ukraine withstand Russian attacks●In Ukraine, distributed renewables foil Russia’s assaults
Ukraine's spread-out renewable energy installations are proving resilient against Russian strikes on the country's power grid. Because solar and wind capacity is distributed across many sites rather than concentrated in large plants, attacks cause less disruption to electricity supplies, supporting the country's energy security during the war.