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Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels

Jan. 23, 2025 04:09 AM EST

A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign of the growing gap between the bloc's push for clean energy and the new U.S. administration's pursuit of more fossil fuels. Nearly three-quarters...

As Davos 2025 reacts to Trump tack, EU chief leads defense against climate change

Jan. 21, 2025 18:52 PM EST

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — As the World Economic Forum’s annual gabfest in the Swiss Alps got into full swing on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump gave everybody something to talk about with his actions on his first day back in office. Energy industry executives could consider...

European leaders at Davos vow to stick to Paris climate agreement despite Trump's withdrawal

Jan. 21, 2025 07:40 AM EST

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — As expected, day two of the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland witnessed strong responses to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, with European leaders stating in no uncertain terms that they will hold fort and...