Positive environmental news of 2025-

As we progress into 2026, it is easy to get caught up in our planet’s challenges. Amidst the headlines are stories of resilience, innovation, and environmental conservation and sustainability progress. Here’s a look at environmental wins form 2025 that offer hope for the future.

1)Renewable power generation surpasses coal globally for the first time-

In the first half of 2025, renewable energy generated more electricity globally than coal for the first time, driven by growth in China and India. This historic milestone marks progress in the energy transition

Source-https://wwf.panda.org/discover/our_focus/climate_and_energy_practice/?14896466/Ember-solar-soars-2025-milestone-but-not-the-destination

2)High Seas Treaty protecting oceans and marine life to become international law-

On September 19, 2025, Morocco became the 60th country to ratify the High Seas Treaty, enabling it to take effect in January 2026. This treaty establishes a legal framework to protect marine biodiversity in international waters, aiming to safeguard nearly two-thirds of the world's oceans.

Source-https://apnews.com/article/high-seas-treaty-marine-diversity-15061c0624d8e472603401b479870904

3)Rare North Atlantic right whale population growing again after years of decline-

The North Atlantic right whale population has grown to 384 animals, up eight from last year, continuing four years of slow recovery after a troubling decline. Once hunted to near-extinction, the whales are benefiting from conservation measures including Canadian protections, beach patrols and fishing gear modifications.

Source- https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/21/right-whale-population-increasing

4)Record seahorse numbers signal conservation success in Dorset-

Conservation efforts in Dorset’s Studland Bay have led to a record rise in seahorse populations, a hopeful sign of marine recovery. Increased protections and habitat restoration show that targeted action can revive vulnerable species and improve biodiversity, offering a rare conservation win in UK coastal waters.

Source- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g200expyxo

5)Solar energy overtakes fossil fuels for the first time in the EU-

In a historic shift, solar power generated more electricity than fossil fuels across the EU this May. The milestone reflects a growing move towards renewables, with solar supplying 18% of the EU’s electricity. Coal, by contrast, fell to a record low of just 10%, signalling lasting change.

Source- https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/news/solar-overtakes-coal-eu

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Abhishek Menon