Renewables beat coal in power generation, but IEA says global 2030 climate goal remains out of reach — here is why

Solar and wind farms have generated more electricity than coal for the first time on record this year, marking a milestone in global efforts to reduce consumption of fossil fuels, which are responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change.

Despite this positive shift, the growth in adopting renewables has been slowed down due to policy shifts in the US and China, putting the global 2030 target out of reach, according to an AFP news report.