World Energy Agency Predicts End of Fossil Fuel Era as Renewable Energy Booms
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its flagship annual report, predicting a significant shift away from fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy. According to the agency, renewables will grow faster than any other major energy source over the next decade, making the transition towards cleaner energy "inevitable" despite resistance in some parts of the world.
The IEA's report forecasts that global investment in datacenters will reach $580 billion by 2025, surpassing the $540 billion spent on global oil supply. This growth in low-carbon electricity is expected to seal the end of the fossil fuel era, with major tech companies seeking a steady supply of clean energy to power their operations.
The report also highlights a "renaissance" for nuclear power, driven by demand from tech giants seeking reliable and low-carbon electricity. Global investment in renewable energy is expected to meet nearly all the world's growing appetite for electricity over the next decade, fueled by increasing demand for electric cars, heating, cooling, and datacenter power.
Despite US President Donald Trump's efforts to retreat from green investments, the IEA's report confirms that no single country can stop the energy transition. Campaigners are calling on world leaders gathered at the UN's Cop30 climate talks in Brazil to reject a "dystopian future" for fossil fuels and commit to a fast, fair, and funded phase-out.
The IEA's findings have been welcomed by thinktanks and advocacy groups, who argue that a rapid expansion of renewables is inevitable. Ember, a thinktank, predicts that renewables will dominate the future, with all fossil-importing nations benefiting from embracing clean energy.
The report's release has also sparked calls for wealthy nations to commit to ending fossil fuel investment and boosting climate finance. Christian Aid has urged governments to use Cop30 to pledge to end public funding for new fossil fuel projects and increase support for renewable energy development in vulnerable communities.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its flagship annual report, predicting a significant shift away from fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy. According to the agency, renewables will grow faster than any other major energy source over the next decade, making the transition towards cleaner energy "inevitable" despite resistance in some parts of the world.
The IEA's report forecasts that global investment in datacenters will reach $580 billion by 2025, surpassing the $540 billion spent on global oil supply. This growth in low-carbon electricity is expected to seal the end of the fossil fuel era, with major tech companies seeking a steady supply of clean energy to power their operations.
The report also highlights a "renaissance" for nuclear power, driven by demand from tech giants seeking reliable and low-carbon electricity. Global investment in renewable energy is expected to meet nearly all the world's growing appetite for electricity over the next decade, fueled by increasing demand for electric cars, heating, cooling, and datacenter power.
Despite US President Donald Trump's efforts to retreat from green investments, the IEA's report confirms that no single country can stop the energy transition. Campaigners are calling on world leaders gathered at the UN's Cop30 climate talks in Brazil to reject a "dystopian future" for fossil fuels and commit to a fast, fair, and funded phase-out.
The IEA's findings have been welcomed by thinktanks and advocacy groups, who argue that a rapid expansion of renewables is inevitable. Ember, a thinktank, predicts that renewables will dominate the future, with all fossil-importing nations benefiting from embracing clean energy.
The report's release has also sparked calls for wealthy nations to commit to ending fossil fuel investment and boosting climate finance. Christian Aid has urged governments to use Cop30 to pledge to end public funding for new fossil fuel projects and increase support for renewable energy development in vulnerable communities.
the world is finally waking up to the fact that we need to ditch those dirty fossil fuels ASAP. i mean, $580 billion on datacenters vs $540 billion on oil supply? that's some crazy money talking about clean energy. and let's be real, the tech giants are leading the charge here. they know a thing or two about making sustainable investments 
. i'm loving the idea of a "renaissance" for nuclear power too - it's not all bad, right? 
and can we talk about how much we need to do in terms of climate finance? Christian Aid is totally on point with their calls to end public funding for new fossil fuel projects. let's make a pact to keep the planet safe for future generations 
this is gonna be a wild ride...tech giants like google & amazon are already getting into the clean energy game, now it's time for govts to step up their game too 
gotta believe those $580 billion datacenter investments are just the beginning 
what's next?
️ the IEA's report is pretty convincing, I mean, $580 billion in datacenter investments by 2025 is a big deal 
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. We've got to make sure those "dystopian futures" stay in the past 
. It's time for governments to step up and commit to ending public funding for new fossil fuel projects - it's only fair that we prioritize climate action 
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. Let's hope world leaders at Cop30 can come together and make some meaningful commitments to clean energy 
I mean, the IEA is saying that renewables are gonna grow faster than oil supply? that's insane! 
. Nuclear power is making a comeback too, which is pretty interesting 
️. The US President might be trying to slow down green investments, but let's see what happens at Cop30 
. The IEA's report is like, totally confirming that no single country can stop the energy transition... it's happening whether we like it or not 
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, no more burning coal or oil, just clean energy all around 
. US President Trump trying to block progress is a bummer though 
, we need collective action here not division.
. and 580 billion dollars in datacenter investment by 2025? mind blown 
I mean, $580 billion on datacenters is crazy! What's next, investing all our money into virtual reality? 
And don't even get me started on the nuclear power thing... it's like they're trying to spin a "renaissance" out of thin air. Like, who's really winning here? The tech giants with their deep pockets or the rest of us who are just along for the ride? 
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And tech giants are like "Yaaas, let's get clean energy now" 
I mean, who needs fossil fuels when you can have sunshine and wind powering your servers? 
The fact that Ember thinks renewables will totally dominate the future is like... a no-brainer 
And can we please just give those poor communities some love by supporting renewable energy development in vulnerable areas? 
. but at the same time, im worried about the "renaissance" for nuclear power... like, is that really the answer? shouldn't we be pushing for 100% renewable energy instead? 
I'm so down for datacenters and nuclear power getting more investment too - it's about time we started prioritizing our planet over profit 
and now the IEA is backing me up! 580 billion on datacenters vs 540 billion on oil supply? that's a wake-up call if I ever saw one 
. And honestly, who can blame them? Fossil fuels are so last century 
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. Not everyone thought it was dead and gone. But seriously, it’s good to see world leaders getting on board with this whole clean energy transition thing 
. and now, even the IEA is saying it's inevitable? that's like, total validation for all the eco-warriors out there 
. i think its cool that ember thinks renewables will dominate the future - we should be celebrating that progress, not fighting it