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Solar energy has reached an “irreversible tipping point” that will see it become the world’s main source of energy by 2050, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Exeter and University College London analysed recent technological and economic advances to determine that the transition to clean energy is not just reachable, but inevitable. “The recent progress of renewables means that fossil fuel-dominated projections are no longer realistic,” said Femke Nijsse from the University of Exeter. “Using three models that track positive feedbacks, we project that solar PV will dominate the global energy mix by the middle of this century.” Barriers may still arise to hamper this positive trend, the researchers noted, including political resistance from anti-environmentalists and the lack of financing for solar power in developing countries. “Solar energy is the most widely available energy resource on Earth, and its economic attractiveness is improving fast in a cycle of increasing investments,” the researchers wrote in a study detailing their findings. “We find that, due to technological trajectories set in motion by past policy, a global irreversible solar tipping point may have passed where solar energy gradually comes to dominate global electricity markets, without any further climate policies.” The study, titled ‘The momentum of the solar energy transition’, was published in the journal Nature Communications. The latest research comes less than a month after a Berlin-based research institute calculated that fossil fuel-generated power will no longer be economically viable within the next 30 years due to the plummeting costs of solar, batteries and other renewable technologies. The Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) found that the transition to renewable energy was “cheaper than expected” and could make fossil fuels obsolete by 2050. “This is an extremely optimistic scenario – but it illustrates that the future is open,” MCC researcher Felix Creutzig noted. “Climate science, which provides policymakers with guidance in its scenario models, must reflect technical progress as closely as possible.” The UK saw a record-breaking year for renewable energy last year, and is on track to do the same in 2023 following the installation of new solar and wind plants. Wind, solar, biomass and hydro power generated 40 per cent of the country’s electricity in 2022, according to figures compiled by Imperial College London, up 5 per cent from the year before. Read More Fossil fuels ‘becoming obsolete’ as solar panel prices plummet Solar panel breakthrough could supercharge ‘miracle material’ production ‘Game-changing’ facial recognition technology catches prolific shoplifters WhatsApp update will change how you log in forever Amazon trials humanoid robots to see if they can help staff warehouses

MrBeast has done it again. Just months after giving sight back to 1,000 blind people, MrBeast - real name Jimmy Donaldson - has now helped 1,000 people to hear through hearing aids. His latest video, which he had claimed earlier in the week was had taken more than 'six months' to edit and would 'change YouTube,' MrBeast has done his latest stint of philanthropy work. In the six-minute video, MrBeast claims that he and his team spent $3 million getting the latest technology to help the deaf people that he featured in the clip, who come from a variety of backgrounds and different age groups. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Not only does MrBeast provide hearing aids, but he also gives away shed loads of cash and even hands a few extra gifts as well, such as a jet ski and Taylor Swift tickets. MrBeast's project isn't exclusive to the United States either but also Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Indonesia and India. He also adds that his team will donate £100k to sign language services in the aforementioned countries. 1,000 Deaf People Hear For The First Time www.youtube.com Many have been quick to praise Donaldson for his latest video and the positive message that he is trying to spread. In the comments, one fan wrote: "Can we just appreciate what he is doing I'm sure a lot of people would want to change the world but Jimmy is actually changing it huge respect" Another said: "Went from filming challenges outside your home with your friends to helping thousands of people across the globe. That’s just incredible!" A third added: "From the bottom of my heart, thank you for continuing to shine light in this world no matter what battles come your way." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.

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