A ‘meaningless’ return-to-coal narrative masks that renewables are winning the energy shock
The global energy shock stemming from the conflict in the Middle East is rewriting the ways governments think…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…
Renewable energy transition could accelerate as Iran war shocks oil and gas supply
The story of the energy transition in 2025 was one of fast-paced growth and global adoption. That trend…
Why Portugal and Spain Dodge Europe’s Energy Price Shock
There is a persistent belief in energy debates that refuses to die: renewables and electrification are necessary, but…
What the EU can — and can’t — learn from Spain’s low energy bills – POLITICO
“When gas only drives your electricity price 15 percent of the time, a sudden 50 percent-plus spike in…
Scientists Figure Out How to Use Ultrasound to Bend Electricity Around Solid Objects
Credit: Josu Irisarri. When high-voltage electricity breaks out in open air, it rips through the atmosphere, forming chaotic,…
Fossil fuels? No thanks. Why Trump’s Iran war is pushing EU toward renewables. – POLITICO
“Becoming independent of oil and gas is one of the key issues, as is once again evident with…
Asia's LNG Lifeline Takes a Hit – Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Asia’s LNG Lifeline Takes a Hit Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comLiquefied natural gas: the overlooked economic chokepoint The EconomistShell,…
Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn’t thinking about the cost of…
Trump’s attack on Iran could drive up Australia’s power prices
Australia is 12,000 kilometres away, but the ripples of the conflict in the Middle East could reverberate all…
US succeeds in erasing climate from global energy body’s priorities – POLITICO
Unusually, there was no joint communique from the ministers at the end of this week’s meeting. The chair’s…
Geothermal energy could replace 42% of EU’s fossil electricity. Which nation has the most potential?
Published on 19/02/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1•Updated 13:31 New technologies are unlocking geothermal electricity across much wider parts of…