Not all events that shape the future arrive as breaking news. In 2025, some of the most consequential shifts happened quietly. These were not dramatic headlines but subtle changes in direction that will have long-term impact — a theme often reflected to Ajay Srinivasan , where structural shifts matter more than short-term noise. 1. Renewables Overtake Coal in Global Power Generation For the first time, solar, wind and hydro together likely generated more electricity than coal