Climate Is Everything

The past year brought a number of blows for the climate fight, but there were also clean-energy wins. In the first half of 2025, for the first time, solar and wind power outpaced coal as the leading source of electricity worldwide—a promising step toward reducing emissions.

- By Simmone Shah REPORTER

Globally, solar has become increasingly affordable and accessible, encouraging adoption around the world. Pakistan stands out, with 25% of utility electricity generated from solar as of June—well above the global average. “Solar's appeared on every roof, everywhere. It’s on large luxury villas and smaller, poorer residences. It’s on factories and government buildings, hospitals