Sydney, Australia (AFP) – Coal generated less than 50 percent of Australia’s electricity in the last week of August, dropping to a record low as renewable production surged, data showed Wednesday.

According to market monitor Open-NEM, coal generated 49.1 percent of the country’s electricity, while renewables accounted for 48.7 percent as storms boosted wind production.

lec-arb/mca

© Agence France-Presse

Featured image credit: kjpargeter | Freepik.com

Still life with the scales of justice (climate,green justice, Youths sue Trump over US climate orders)
Groups launch first green lawsuits against new Trump administrationNews

Groups launch first green lawsuits against new Trump administration

Washington, United States | AFP Green groups on Wednesday launched the first environmental challenges against the new Trump administration, targeting the president's plans to expand…
SourceSourceFebruary 20, 2025 Full article
Illustration 3d letter blocks forming the word news
Seoul govt finds high levels of toxic chemicals in Shein productsNews

Seoul govt finds high levels of toxic chemicals in Shein products

Seoul, South Korea | AFP (Updated) - Children's products sold by the Chinese-founded online shopping giant Shein contained toxic substances in amounts hundreds of times…
SourceSourceMay 28, 2024 Full article
Collage news papers, mentions
BRICS vows to co-operate on climate changeNews

BRICS vows to co-operate on climate change

Kazan, Russia (AFP) - Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies on Wednesday pledged to strengthen co-operation to cut greenhouse gas emissions while condemning…
SourceSourceOctober 23, 2024 Full article