Nick Hedley

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1 week ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Nick Hedley

In the realm of tactical shooter games, IGI 2 stands out as a quintessential title that promises an immersive experience for enthusiasts of the genre. This first-person shooter not only captivates players with its intricate gameplay mechanics but also offers a rich narrative that enhances the overall IGI 2 gaming experience. For those who are deeply entrenched in PC gaming, the opportunity to engage with IGI 2 is one that should not be overlooked.
Wind boom helps Finland join the growing list of countries quitting coal power

1 week ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Nick Hedley

Amid a surge in wind energy generation, Finland has become the latest country to shut its last operational coal-fired power plant. The background: In recent years, Austria, Sweden, Portugal and the UK have fully phased out coal generators. That’s helped slow the fossil fuel’s advance — even as China, India, and a handful of other countries continued to open new plants.
These countries are leading the solar energy revolution

1 week ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Nick Hedley

More than one in five countries now get at least 10% of their electricity directly from the sun — and at least one has already reached the 25% mark, according to data collated by research group Ember. Thanks in part to its feed-in tariff scheme, Hungary is the world leader in solar PV integration, with the technology making up exactly a quarter of the nation’s total electricity generation in 2024 — up from just 2% as recently as 2018.
Wildlife crossings are multiplying in number and impact

2 weeks ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Nick Hedley

Wildlife crossings — which allow animals to safely pass under or over highways — are growing increasingly common in some parts of the world. That’s a win for conservation efforts, recent studies show. Why it matters: Highways and other types of infrastructure can be a death trap for animals on the move. According to some estimates, billions of vertebrates are killed on the world’s roads each year.
Clean sources made up 41% of the world's electricity mix in 2024

2 weeks ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Nick Hedley

Clean power technologies — renewables and nuclear — accounted for 40.9% of global electricity generation in 2024, according to a new report by energy research group Ember. That’s up from 39.4% the year before (and 32.8% in 2014), with the growth driven largely by the ongoing surge in solar installations. Solar’s share of the overall mix reached 6.9%, up from just 0.8% in 2014. As of last year, 80 countries now generate more than 50% of their electricity from clean sources.
Clean sources produce over 50% of US electricity for the first month on record

3 weeks ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Nick Hedley

Clean technologies generated more than half (50.8%) of all US electricity for the first month on record in March 2025, according to data collated by research group Ember. The milestone was achieved largely thanks to an increase in wind and solar power, which reached a record 24.4% of US electrical output in the month. Solar generation was up 37% from a year before while wind power increased 12%. In comparison, fossil generation fell 2.5%.
In numbers: Off-grid solar is expanding electricity access in Africa

3 weeks ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Nick Hedley

Off-grid solar has become a critical tool in Africa’s efforts to electrify far-flung communities, recent data releases show. The context: Around 597 million people in sub-Saharan Africa — or 40% of the region’s population — still don’t have access to electricity, according to the most recent data collated by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Europe's power sector emissions slide (again) in 2024

3 weeks ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Nick Hedley

Europe’s electricity sector emissions fell sharply again in 2024 thanks to the ongoing surge in renewable energy installations and a recovery in hydro and nuclear output. Emissions from power plants declined 16.5% last year, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). That follows a 25% slide in 2023. The rapid decline has been driven mainly by decreased coal use, the research group said.
In numbers: Cars give way to cyclists and pedestrians in German cities

4 weeks ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Carolina Kyllmann |Nick Hedley

By Carolina Kyllmann, Clean Energy WirePeople in Germany’s cities are completing more journeys by bicycle or foot, while the dominance of cars is decreasing, the latest ‘Mobility in Germany‘ report, commissioned by the transport ministry, showed. In mid-2023 to mid-2024, close to a third (31%) of journeys were completed by foot in major cities, compared to 27% in 2017, the assessment of everyday mobility in Germany showed. Journeys made by car held a 33% share.
Renewables accounted for 93% of global power capacity growth in 2024

1 month ago | theprogressplaybook.com | Nick Hedley

Renewables accounted for 93% of global growth in electricity generating capacity in 2024, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Another 585GW of renewable energy capacity was installed in 2024, a 15% increase from the prior year. That brings cumulative renewables capacity to 4,448GW, per IRENA’s Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 document.