Energy Transition Battery storage driving unprecedented energy innovation: IEA Batteries accounted for a whopping 40% of all energy patenting in 2023. Melodie Michel 17 February 2026
NDCs UK energy transition off track despite wind investment and coal phase-out "What worked in the last decade won't be enough for the next." Melodie Michel 17 February 2026
SAF Heathrow Airport aims for 5.6% SAF this year – above UK mandate “Sustainable aviation fuel is not a hypothetical concept for the future." Melodie Michel 16 February 2026
Energy Transition AI and air conditioning’s energy demand threaten clean power gains, scientists warn “We need policies that curb unnecessary energy use and shape demand." Melodie Michel 16 February 2026
Policy & Standards From fear to lawsuits: Sustainability community reacts to EPA Endangerment Finding repeal "Private industry will likely have to continue the push forward, as it has historically, for progress." Melodie Michel 13 February 2026
Banking NatWest opens door to more oil and gas funding in policy update "Stepping back from commitments to restrict financing for the largest fossil fuel firms expanding oil and gas extraction is a serious concern." Melodie Michel 13 February 2026