The American Clean Power Association's report reveals record high clean energy deployment in the US in the first half of 2026, providing enough clean energy to power 83 million homes. Despite challenges from the Trump administration, the renewable industry added 17.1 GW of new capacity to the grid in the last six months. The United Nations Environment Programme stresses the urgency for countries to rapidly deploy more clean energy to combat climate damage. Sierra Club underscores the significance of renewable energy for a more affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly energy future.
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