Climate progress update: Solar beats coal, offshore wind continues, and mangrove forests regrow faster

This article rounds up recent positive climate developments often missed in the news. Key items include U.S. solar generation surpassing coal in May 2026, federal judges allowing five offshore wind projects to resume construction, and mangrove forests regrowing faster than they disappear while storing up to four times more carbon than other tropical forests. Other highlights: 10 Massachusetts communities are moving toward fossil fuel free status, methane leaks from gas lines have dropped from 21,000 to 9,000 statewide, and electrifying homes now costs 20% less than replacing gas lines. A Chinese forestation project has planted 66 billion trees to slow desert expansion, and Brooklyn plans a 30% increase in tree canopy by 2040. The article also notes Energy Dome is partnering with Google to build non lithium CO2 battery storage in Arizona and Ireland. The author encourages readers to stay informed, support climate focused companies, and advocate for positive policies.