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Iran war strengthens case for green hydrogen
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has boosted interest in green hydrogen, as fossil fuel prices soar.
Simon Johnson/Reuters
Paris Agreement target off the table, report says
Rising electricity demand and strong oil markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are making it harder for emissions to decrease.
Fayaz Aziz/Reuters
Oil climbs again as Trump reiterates Iran threats
Both Tehran and Washington rejected a 10-point peace plan put forward by Pakistan and other meditators, sending oil to more than $110 a barrel.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation/Handout via Reuters
Energy security rifts widen in Europe
The deepening energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran has thrust energy security back onto the political stage in European countries.
NTB/Ole Berg-Rusten via Reuters
Oil prices surge over more Iran war uncertainty
In his first prime-time televised address on the conflict, Trump announced the US will hit Iran “extremely hard over the next two to three weeks.”
Alex Brandon/Pool via Reuters
Repair costs for Gulf fossil fuel infrastructure could hit $25B
Rystad Energy expects the bill for restoring LNG trains, refineries, fuel terminals, and key gas-to-liquids facilities to climb even further.
Stringer/File Photo/Reuters
Trump to pay TotalEnergies $1B to scrap offshore wind projects
The French energy giant will redirect the funds toward the country’s fossil fuel industry instead.
Iran war exposes risks to the AI boom
Major East Asian firms that drive chip manufacturing rely on the Middle East for energy imports.
Global clean technology investment triples over 7 years
Global investment in clean technology hit record levels last year, though growth slowed significantly.
Alternative fuels in spotlight as oil prices surge
Rising oil costs have narrowed the premium for biodiesel feedstocks over traditional, fossil alternatives, improving biofuel production margins.
US GDP growth signals weaker economy than expected
The new data released Friday also showed inflationary pressures persisted at the start of the year.
US solar installations fall as Trump policies hit sector
A combination of tariffs, scrapped subsidies, and a White House energy agenda built around fossil fuels hit the solar industry in 2025.
Mining, metals sector account for 11% of global emissions, report finds
The International Council on Mining and Metals’s new data highlights the sector’s role as both a major emitter and a linchpin of the clean energy transition.
US sheds 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rises
The unemployment rate edged up to 4.4%.
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.
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.
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.
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.