## China’s wind and solar energy additions eclipse coal in historic first

Authored by rystadenergy.com

For the first time ever, wind and solar energy have as of June this year collectively eclipsed coal in capacity, according to the latest data from the country’s National Energy Administration (NEA).

Rystad Energy’s analysis forecasts that by 2026, solar power alone will surpass coal as China's primary energy source, with a cumulative capacity exceeding 1.38 terawatts (TW)—150 gigawatts (GW) more than coal.

Since 2020, annual installations of wind and solar energy have consistently exceeded 100 GW, three to four times the capacity additions for coal.

Despite the expansion of renewable energy under supportive policies, the government has implemented stricter restrictions on new coal projects to meet carbon reduction goals.

Solar energy will be central to this transformation, with advancements in supply chains, infrastructure and capacity additions set to surpass coal in future energy production.

Wind power was introduced in China in the early 2000s as the country's first new energy source, and scaling in wind power capacity accelerated during the following decade.

Rystad Energy is a leading global independent research and energy intelligence company dedicated to helping clients navigate the future of energy. »

### "Pointing and laughing": Democrats leaned in on "weird" and experts say it's working

Authored by salon.com

"When you take a step back, their policy proposals are serious and dangerous, but they're also just so off-putting and ridiculous.".

The label's use has only erupted from there, with some Democrats even hurling the branding of "weird" at far-right policy at-large.

Democrats, he predicted, will continue to deploy the attack line until the GOP offers an "effective retort.". »

### Eight Indians killed while serving with Russian military, govt tells Parliament

Authored by hindustantimes.com

The government informed Parliament on Thursday that eight Indian nationals have so far been killed while serving with the Russian Army, double the number formally acknowledged by the external affairs ministry.

The external affairs ministry had till now acknowledged the death of only four Indian nationals while serving with the Russian military on the frontlines of the conflict with Ukraine.

The recruitment of Indians into the Russian military became a hot button issue following the deaths of several nationals earlier this year. »

### Israeli fighter jets strike airport on the Lebanon-Syria border - report

Authored by m.jpost.com

Israeli fighter jets attacked an airport in Lebanon's north-eastern border with Syria, Israeli media reported on Saturday, citing Lebanese media outlets.

This attack was reportedly carried out in a similar fashion to the one reported two hours prior in another airport situated on the Syrian side of the border.

The report claimed they were attempting to intercept Israeli planes that had launched an airstrike on the Dabaa Airport north of Al Qusayr. »

### Family of murdered hostage Eitan Levi publishes footage of body abused by mob in Gaza

Authored by m.jpost.com

The family of murdered hostage Eitan Levi published footage of his body being abused in the streets of Gaza on Oct. 7 to their Instagram account on Saturday.

In the footage, Eitan's body is seen being dragged into Gaza in the back of a car, followed by a crowd of Gazans chasing the vehicle.

Levi's family has decided to release the footage as "proof that there is no innocent citizen in Gaza.". »

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