Renewable Energy Cheaper Than Fossil Fuel UN Says

By Douglas McIntyre  •  July 23, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a Guardian report on UN discussions emphasizing that renewable energy is now predominantly cheaper than fossil fuels. The UN Secretary‑General called for increased investment in low‑carbon power, noting solar is 41% cheaper and onshore wind undercuts fossil fuels by over 50%. McIntyre cautions that despite these economics, U.S. policy choices against supporting EVs, wind, and solar could stall the clean‑energy transition.

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