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UK energy transition off track despite wind investment and coal phase-out

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."

17 February 2026

AI and air conditioning’s energy demand threaten clean power gains, scientists warn

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."

16 February 2026

NatWest opens door to more oil and gas funding in policy update

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."

13 February 2026

For the first time, renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU

Energy Transition

For the first time, renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU

“The next priority for the EU should be to put a serious dent in reliance on expensive, imported gas."

23 January 2026

European banks ‘moving backwards’ on climate action: report

News and Interviews

European banks ‘moving backwards’ on climate action: report

La Banque Postale, BNP Paribas and Credit Mutuel and some of the few banks that have improved climate performance.

11 December 2025

UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans

UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans

"The beginning of the end of oil and gas in this country."

27 November 2025

Companies deploying AI ‘at unprecedented speed’ without considering ESG risks

Artificial Intelligence

Companies deploying AI ‘at unprecedented speed’ without considering ESG risks

97% of firms do not take AI's environmental impacts into account.

25 November 2025

COP30 falls short on fossil fuels but delivers on forests and adaptation finance

COP30 falls short on fossil fuels but delivers on forests and adaptation finance

"More scrutiny of fossil fuel producers and more money for forests and adaptation, and a new, rising emphasis on trade and implementation."

24 November 2025

COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mentions of fossil fuels roadmap

COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mentions of fossil fuels roadmap

At least 25 countries have vowed to block any agreement that does not include a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels.

21 November 2025

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture.

18 November 2025

Unilever, Ingka Group and others call for stronger government ambition at COP30

Unilever, Ingka Group and others call for stronger government ambition at COP30

"Now is the moment when bolder national ambition can minimise the likelihood of the worst climate scenarios."

11 November 2025

COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

Environmentalists worry the development of biofuels may jeopardise food system sustainability.

10 November 2025