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Renewable electricity generation recorded its fastest growth to date in 2024, increasing by 9.8%, compared to 1.4% for non-renewable generation, new data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has revealed.

Renewable electricity generation recorded its ‘fastest growth ever’ in 2024

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Renewable electricity generation recorded its fastest growth to date in 2024, increasing by 9.8%, compared to 1.4% for non-renewable generation,…

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) raised a record $163 billion in climate finance during 2025 to support low- and middle-income countries, a new report has revealed.

Multilateral development banks raise climate finance to a record $163 billion

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Multilateral development banks (MDBs) raised a record $163 billion in climate finance during 2025 to support low- and middle-income countries,…

Norwegian seafood producer Mowi has come out on top in the World Benchmarking Alliance's (WBA) 2026 Ocean Benchmark, which assessed 22 of the world's largest seafood firms across a variety of environmental, social and governance indicators.

Mowi ranks highest in global seafood sustainability rankings

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Norwegian seafood producer Mowi has come out on top in the World Benchmarking Alliance‘s (WBA) 2026 Ocean Benchmark, which assessed…

Blaming El Niño for the increasing intensity of extreme weather events worldwide is only telling part of the story, according to leading climate scientists and policy experts, who spoke at a briefing organised by 350.org.

Don’t blame El Niño for extreme weather, when the issues run far deeper, say experts

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Blaming El Niño for the increasing intensity of extreme weather events worldwide is only telling part of the story, according…

A record $4.48 billion was raised by private operators in the global fusion industry in the 12 months to July 2026, new data from the Fusion Industry Association (FIA) has revealed.

Global fusion industry saw record investment last year

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A record $4.48 billion was raised by private operators in the global fusion industry in the 12 months to July…

Global sales of electric vehicles reached 2.0 million units in June 2026, bringing the total number of unit sales for the first half of the year to 9.6 million, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

Global EV sales reached two million units in June 2026

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Global sales of electric vehicles reached 2.0 million units in June 2026, bringing the total number of unit sales for…

While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms doing so has fallen for two years in a row, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Dutch firms investing less in sustainability, data shows

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While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms…

SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning #sustainability vision into business reality. Here’s our interview with John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, Decathlon.

Ambition Into Action – John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, Decathlon

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SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…