Fossil fuels UN climate chief tells Europe war-driven energy crisis is another ‘abject lesson’ on fossil fuel dependency "Renewable energy allows countries to insulate themselves from global turmoil." Melodie Michel 16 March 2026
Energy Transition Global renewable energy capacity set to more than double in the next five years "Global renewables are increasingly decoupling from US federal policy." Melodie Michel 13 March 2026
Energy Transition Iran war sends oil soaring – and sharpens the business case for the energy transition For CSOs, the crisis highlights both the vulnerability of the fossil-fuel system and the operational risks of delaying decarbonisation. Melodie Michel 12 March 2026
Energy Transition Solar remains largest source of new power capacity in the US, despite slowdown “Strong demand growth combined with escalating costs of new gas plants will allow solar to remain competitive, even without tax credits.” Melodie Michel 11 March 2026
Decarbonisation Global GHG emissions hit new record in 2025 The persistent upward trend highlights the limits of current mitigation efforts and the impact of climate policy reversals in the US. Melodie Michel 26 February 2026
Energy Transition IEA removes climate change from top priorities, yielding to US pressure European countries like France, Spain and the UK urged the IEA to continue its focus on net zero. Melodie Michel 23 February 2026
Energy Transition Microsoft achieves 100% renewable energy – without RECs "The future of carbon-free energy is one that we will create – together.” Melodie Michel 19 February 2026
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
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
Energy Transition UK secures record amount of clean energy in renewables auctions New onshore wind and solar has been agreed at less than half cost of building and operating new gas power stations. Melodie Michel 10 February 2026
Infrastructure Public-private partnerships crucial to bridge US$15tn global infrastructure gap: report Emerging markets are driving the next wave of PPP growth. Melodie Michel 10 February 2026