Coal Is Not King As Renewables Rise

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, shares key findings from a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report. The report forecasts a robust increase in global electricity demand—3.3% in 2025 and 3.7% in 2026—driven in part by AI-related growth. Renewables, including wind, solar, nuclear, and natural gas, are accelerating to meet this demand. McIntyre highlights a major shift: coal is officially being outpaced by renewable energy sources as the dominant provider of electricity.