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
Fossil fuels Oil and gas demand expected to drop as a result of Iran war disruption āGeopolitical crises can act as powerful catalysts for long-term system change." Melodie Michel 08 April 2026
Water risk Water stress pushes power sector towards new cooling technologies Electricity generation and AI computing are placing growing pressure on already limited water resources. Melodie Michel 02 April 2026
Energy Transition Solar remains largest source of new power capacity in the US, despite slowdown āStrong demand growth combined with escalating costs of new gas plants will allow solar to remain competitive, even without tax credits.ā Melodie Michel 11 March 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
Fossil fuels Historic motion paves way for fossil fuel phase-out; AI enables oil production ramp-up IUCN members have just adopted the strongest language on fossil fuels and the climate crisis. Melodie Michel 17 October 2025
Electric Vehicles EV infrastructure: More than 200 million charging ports expected by 2040 Annual EV infrastructure spend could reach US$300 billion by 2040. Melodie Michel 19 August 2025
Energy Transition US installed ārecord-breakingā 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024 āPresident Trumpās flurry of executive orders brought uncertainty to the solar industry." Melodie Michel 11 March 2025
Policy & Standards Concerns grow over how a second Trump presidency would affect climate goals "US carbon emissions could grow, putting net zero out of reach." Melodie Michel 17 May 2024