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EU Renewable Energy Hits Record High, Fossil Fuels at 40-Year Low

The European Union's electricity from renewable sources has reached a record 47%, according to a report released on Thursday.
In contrast, around 21% of the United States' electricity comes from renewable sources.
Fossil fuels now generate only 29% of the EU's energy, indicating a significant shift towards clean power.
EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen stated, 'Europe will stay the course, and keep working with all nations that want to protect nature and stop global warming.

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