Banking Investors call out NatWest for ‘climate backtracking’ ahead of AGM "We’re calling on investors to vote against the Chair at the AGM.” Melodie Michel 27 April 2026
Fossil fuels TAFF: First conference to transition away from fossil fuels starts amidst war-driven oil volatility TAFF opens with growing evidence that geopolitical turmoil is strengthening the case for moving beyond fossil fuels. Melodie Michel 24 April 2026
Energy Transition ‘A turning point’: Clean power sources met all new electricity demand in 2025 “We have firmly entered the era of clean growth." Melodie Michel 21 April 2026
Energy Transition Energy-related emissions plateau as solar covers a quarter of demand growth "Electricity consumption is growing much faster than overall energy demand." Melodie Michel 20 April 2026
Fossil fuels Oil and gas demand expected to drop as a result of Iran war disruption “Geopolitical crises can act as powerful catalysts for long-term system change." Melodie Michel 08 April 2026
Oil & Gas TotalEnergies gives up US offshore wind and doubles down on fossil fuel projects The firm will recover lease fees from wind projects and reinvest the amount in oil and gas. Melodie Michel 24 March 2026
Electrification Business leaders urge governments to accelerate electrification "Those that fail to adapt will be left behind." Melodie Michel 16 March 2026
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 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
Policy & Standards EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act criticised for protecting fossil fuel interests “This proposal brings the carrot for industrial decarbonisation, but it lacks the stick." Melodie Michel 05 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