Clean Energy Surges Past Fossil Fuels as UN Declares 'Point of No Return'

The United Nations has announced that the world has reached a 'positive tipping point' in the transition to renewable energy, with 92.5% of new electricity capacity in 2024 coming from renewables. Solar and wind power are now significantly cheaper than fossil fuels, with around 90% of new renewable projects costing less than traditional energy sources. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that the era of fossil fuels is rapidly fading, urging governments and tech companies to accelerate the shift to clean energy. The UN also called for artificial intelligence and data centers to be powered entirely by renewables by 2030. Despite this progress, officials warn that the transition must speed up to meet climate goals and avoid economic self-sabotage.