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US sheds 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rises
The unemployment rate edged up to 4.4%.
Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters
China announces new climate targets in 5-year plan
The plan reaffirmed China’s conviction to “fully implement” the UN’s climate convention and the Paris Agreement.
Maxim Shemetov/Reuters
US renewables hit record high despite Trump pushback
More than a quarter of US electricity came from renewable sources in 2025, up from 10% the prior year, the EIA found.
Mike Blake/File Photo/Reuters
World Economic Forum head resigns over Epstein ties
The Swiss organization launched an investigation earlier this month into Børge Brende’s links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Børge Brende. Yves Herman/Reuters
Data centers hit by power delays, equipment shortages
Some hyperscalers weigh the benefits of pursuing on-site power generation instead, a new Sightline Climate report found.
Audrey Richardson/Reuters
US economic growth falls sharply in fourth quarter
The 43-day federal government shutdown weighed on the economy.
Brendan McDermid/File Photo/Reuters
Battery storage prices drop to record low, report finds
Costs were higher for other energy technologies, according to BloombergNEF’s latest report.
EV carmakers register $65 billion in write-offs globally
The overhaul in EV investments follow a pivot in US climate policy and an overstated enthusiasm for the green transition.
US inflation eases more than expected in January
The decrease was aided by cooling gas prices.
Trump orders Pentagon to buy power from coal plants
It’s the latest effort by the White House to revive the dirtiest and most expensive fossil fuel.
Global electricity demand to surge through 2030, report finds
Despite a boom in electricity demand, emissions should remain relatively flat thanks to progress being made on renewables, according to the IEA.
US unveils plans for critical minerals trading bloc
The plan announced Wednesday proposed using tariffs to stabilize mineral prices to prevent “foreign supply” from flooding global markets.
Carbon markets shift from emissions trends to policy-driven signals
Carbon markets are increasingly reflecting regional policy decisions rather than global changes in emissions, according to investment bank Macquarie.
Fossil fuel M&A centers on small number of firms, report says
The top 20 acquirers in the last 10 years accounted for 53% of total deal value, research by the consulting firm Bain & Co found.
European countries sign deal for major North Sea wind project
The deal is aimed at strengthening the continent’s energy security by reducing its dependence on fossil fuels.
Trump launches Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos
The launch ceremony was largely skipped by European leaders.
Solar and wind overtake fossil fuels in the EU
The milestone was hit largely thanks to a rise in solar power, which generated a record 13% of electricity in the EU in 2025, according to Ember.
Canada’s Carney warns of ‘rupture’ to global order in Davos address
In a speech clearly aimed at Trump, Mark Carney cautioned against using “economic integration as weapons, tariffs as leverage.”