Saudi Arabia is intensifying its shift toward renewable energy, aiming to generate 50% of its electricity from solar and wind by 2030, supported by substantial investments and streamlined project approvals.

An analysis warns that the Coalition’s proposal to cap renewable energy at 54% and introduce nuclear power could halt $58 billion in private investments and jeopardize thousands of jobs in the renewable sector.

On April 8, 2025, President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at reviving the declining U.S. coal industry by expanding mining operations, extending the operation of aging coal-fired power plants, and rolling back environmental regulations.

In 2024, renewable energy sources like wind and solar surpassed coal in U.S. electricity generation, with Oklahoma generating more renewable energy than coal since 2016.

President Trump’s new tariffs, while exempting oil and gas imports, are poised to disrupt the U.S. clean energy sector by increasing costs for renewable technologies and electric vehicles.

As of December 2024, L’Oréal has transitioned all its European factories, distribution centers, and offices to operate entirely on renewable energy, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey.

Internal documents reveal that the Trump administration’s Department of Energy plans to cut funding for numerous clean energy projects, disproportionately affecting California and other Democratic-leaning states.

Amazon’s substantial investments in renewable energy have significantly contributed to global corporate clean energy contracts reaching a record high of 100 gigawatts (GW).