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The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026

Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.” The plan included tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency gains by 2030 – important steps for slowing climate change since the energy…

The Conversation

‘People are wrestling with the burden’: Japan pivots to focus on nuclear power ‘maximisation’ alongside renewables

Post-Fukushima nuclear closures of dozens of reactors forced the country to rely heavily on imported fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK

Renewable energy project approvals hit record high in GB in 2025, data shows

Applications to build battery storage drive boom as offshore wind projects given go-ahead jump sevenfold year on year

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Copper price on track for biggest rise in 15 years amid global shortage fears

Metal that underpins the renewable energy industry joins silver and gold as a safe haven asset for investors

The Guardian - UK

Will Trump’s climate criticism backfire? New poll shows most US voters support Paris Agreement

New research shows that even Republican voters support funding more research into renewable energy sources.

Euronews

South Korea’s climate pledge to cut coal, lower emissions clash with US push for LNG purchases

South Korea is chasing a coal-free future in efforts to slash carbon emissions, an ambitious goal for the fossil fuel-dependent country

The Independent UK

London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast

West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel

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Two-way electric vehicle charging at scale could stop renewable energy being wasted – here’s how it works

The amount of renewable energy produced around the world is increasingly exceeding demand – particularly from wind and solar sources. This presents a significant challenge when limited grid capacity and insufficient energy storage mean this clean power has to be curtailed, wasting the excess generation. The scale of this problem…

The Conversation

Trump Freezes $10bn Wind Farms in Security Row, Jeopardising Power for 600,000 Homes

Trump paused five major offshore wind projects worth billions, including Virginia's largest renewable energy scheme, citing Pentagon radar concerns.

International Business Times UK

Trump halts all offshore wind leases for projects under construction

It's among the most sweeping broadsides yet against the renewable energy source that's most directly in President Trump's crosshairs.

Axios

‘The biggest transformation in a century’: how California remade itself as a clean energy powerhouse

The Golden State’s clean energy use hit new highs in 2025. As the Trump administration abandons US climate initiatives, can California fill the void?

The Guardian - US

Nukes and carbon capture remain off future energy plan

Wind and solar systems are projected to be the cheapest energy-generating technology in 2050 while small nuclear reactors will cost the most.

AAP

Electricity generation costs would be a third lower with 82% renewable grid, CSIRO says

Modelling suggests main electricity market could run almost entirely on renewables without increase in generation cost by 2050

The Guardian - AU

How abandoned land can power a fair energy transition

Across the UK, millions of households are struggling to afford to heat their homes. Energy poverty has risen sharply since 2021, with around 6 million households unable to keep warm without cutting back on essentials.

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Euronews

EU energy ministers back new fund for cross-border infrastructure projects from 2028

The Connecting Europe Facility is part of the European Union's multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, which foresees nearly four times as much money as the previous budget. It is intended to increase cross-border investment in electric grids, pipelines and renewable energy projects.

The Guardian - UK

‘A shift no country can ignore’: where global emissions stand, 10 years after the Paris climate agreement

The watershed summit in 2015 was far from perfect, but its impact so far has been significant and measurable

The Conversation

Government reveals taxpayer-funded deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter open. How long we will pay?

It seemed inevitable – politically at least – that the federal government would step in to save Tomago Aluminium in New South Wales, Australia’s largest aluminium smelter.

The Conversation

From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality

If you go to a pro sports event today, there’s a good chance the stadium or arena will be powered at least in part by renewable energy. The team likely takes steps to reduce energy and waste. Some even claim to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, meaning any emissions they…

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The Independent UK

Southeast Asia embraces offshore wind power, as Trump bashes renewable energy

Southeast Asia is embracing the embattled offshore wind industry as it reels from U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of renewable energy

Barchart

How Is GE Vernova Stock Performance Compared to Other Renewable Energy Stocks?

GE Vernova stock has outperformed the other renewable energy stocks over the past year, while analysts remain fairly bullish about its prospects.

Euronews

European Commission to unveil €1.2 trillion plan to upgrade the EU's electric grids, leak shows

The European Commission has identified eight key energy projects under the "Grids Package" to be announced this week, Euronews has learned. The plan aims to increase electricity transmission across the EU27. The EU executive will also endorse storage and hydrogen projects.

AAP

Australia risks missing net zero without China's aid

China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.

The Independent UK

Trump team takes out the words ‘renewable energy’ from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

The decades-old lab serves as the federal government’s primary hub for creating and improving energy technologies

Capital & Main

Utility Asks New Mexico for ‘Zero Emission’ Status for Gas-Fired Power Plant

Plan puts costs of new solar farms on New Mexicans and extends lives of coal-fired plants. Critics call it “profound greenwashing.”

Euronews

Planned solar park in Portugal raises concerns about environmental damage and local impact

The company behind the project has promised to reconcile the production of renewable energy with the environmental protection of the territory.

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