Global Energy Shortages Drive Renewed Reliance on Coal
Governments worldwide are racing to find a solution to contend with the severe energy shortages brought about by…
Italy clings to coal-powered plants as EU countries shield from Iran war with renewables
Italy will postpone the permanent shutdown of its coal-fired power plants until 2038, 13 years later than the…
Guest post: How changes to coal mining have affected China’s methane emissions
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is responsible for about 30% of the global temperature increase observed since the…
US coal mines to turn into underground water batteries with new method
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have successfully developed advanced modeling tools that could transform the nation’s…
China’s Renewable Boom Masks a Quiet Coal-to-Liquids Expansion
China’s power sector is undergoing a visible transformation. Electricity demand rose by 5% between 2024 and 2025, reaching…
Europe swaps climate rhetoric for energy security talk to defuse MAGA backlash – POLITICO
“Renewable energy is not about tackling climate change, it’s about economic growth and affordable and low energy prices,”…
What the Fall of the Telegraph Says About Fossil Fuels
The global electric power business is changing. The economic hegemony of fossil fuels (and perhaps nuclear as well)…
Solar Set to Surpass Coal in China, But There’s a Catch
China’s solar generating capacity is poised to exceed coal for the time this year, the China Electricity Council…
‘Rush’ for new coal in China hits record high in 2025 as climate deadline looms
Proposals to build coal-fired plants in China reached a record high in 2025, finds a new study. The…
The Global Power Sector Faces a Reckoning in 2026
The global power sector is at a turning point in 2026. Electricity demand growth continues to accelerate, driven…
Experts: What to expect from China on energy and climate action in 2026
The year ahead in 2026 is an important period for China’s climate policy, amid hints that its emissions…
Renewables Surge as Coal Remains Backbone
India’s electricity system has moved decisively beyond chronic shortages into a more complex phase of managing utilisation, grid…