Those who follow the energy transition seem perpetually pitched between elation and despair. For every fragment of positive news -- surging Chinese EV sales; record-low prices for solar panels and batteries -- there is a dollop of misery, be it a , or still-resilient investment in oil and gas.

And yet some of the most important climate developments in 2024 have barely made the headlines. We looked at three negative overlooked stories yesterday. Here are three positive trends you might have missed that may play out in more visible ways during 2025.