The green revolution is alive and well — just not in the US

Given the hostility of the US government to anything green and the daily drumbeat of headlines about canceled wind farms, tax breaks and environmental rules, you might mistakenly think clean energy is on its deathbed. In fact, by at least one measure, it’s healthier than ever.

Global investment in renewable energy sources hit $386.5 billion in the first half of 2025, according to BloombergNEF — the best six-month stretch on record, believe it or not. This happened despite a 36% decline in US investment compared with the second half of 2024, when…