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UN climate chief tells Europe war-driven energy crisis is another ‘abject lesson’ on fossil fuel dependency

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."

16 March 2026

Global renewable energy capacity set to more than double in the next five years

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."

13 March 2026

Iran war sends oil soaring – and sharpens the business case for the energy transition

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.

12 March 2026

Solar remains largest source of new power capacity in the US, despite slowdown

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.”

11 March 2026

Global GHG emissions hit new record in 2025

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.

26 February 2026

IEA removes climate change from top priorities, yielding to US pressure

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.

23 February 2026

Microsoft achieves 100% renewable energy – without RECs

Energy Transition

Microsoft achieves 100% renewable energy – without RECs

"The future of carbon-free energy is one that we will create – together.”

19 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

Global power demand is accelerating – but zero-emissions energy could cover 50% by 2030

Electrification

Global power demand is accelerating – but zero-emissions energy could cover 50% by 2030

"The increase in global power consumption through 2030 is set to be equivalent to adding more than two European Unions."

06 February 2026

Airbus to meet half of its Germany and UK sites’ power needs with renewables

Energy Transition

Airbus to meet half of its Germany and UK sites’ power needs with renewables

TotalEnergies will supply the electricity from new renewable assets with a capacity of 200 MW.

06 February 2026

US court allows all wind projects blocked by Trump to resume construction

Energy Transition

US court allows all wind projects blocked by Trump to resume construction

Ørsted and Equinor launched legal proceedings in early January to counter the Trump administration’s orders.

03 February 2026

UK’s National Wealth Fund to drive more than £100bn into clean energy sectors

Sustainable Finance

UK’s National Wealth Fund to drive more than £100bn into clean energy sectors

"Accelerate the transition to clean energy, transform communities and strengthen our self-sufficiency."

28 January 2026