Environmental Politics
Explainer: Will AI data centres make or break the energy transition?
The Rising Cost of Digital Intelligence The global transition to an AI-driven economy has fundamentally altered the trajectory of electricity demand. For nearly two decades, many developed nations experienced relatively flat demand growth due to energy efficiency gains in appliances and industrial processes. However, the emergence of massive data center clusters—the physical backbone of the […]
EU carbon credits could supercharge world’s clean cooking push, France says
The meeting, held on the sidelines of a regional climate summit in Nairobi, underscores a growing convergence between national climate strategies and the corporate interests of global energy majors. As African nations seek to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, the transition from traditional biomass—such as wood and charcoal—to Liquefied Petroleum […]
As Trump’s attacks on science escalate, Big Oil moves to avoid legal accountability
The United States Supreme Court has begun deliberations on a high-stakes legal challenge that could determine the future of climate change litigation in America. At the heart of the matter is a jurisdictional battle that has spanned nearly a decade, pitting major fossil fuel corporations against municipal and state governments seeking damages for the environmental […]
Asia’s Coal Resurgence Amidst Global Energy Insecurity and Weaponized Oil and Gas Supplies
The geopolitical landscape of 2026 has forced a dramatic and uncomfortable pivot in the energy strategies of major Asian economies, as the "weaponization" of global oil and gas supplies has driven governments back toward coal to prevent industrial collapse and widespread social unrest. While the previous decade was defined by ambitious pledges to transition away […]
US Becomes First Nation to Formally Withdraw from 1992 UN Climate Treaty Following Trump Proclamation
The United States government has formally notified the United Nations of its intent to withdraw from the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a move that marks the first time any nation has sought to exit the foundational treaty governing global climate cooperation. This official announcement, finalized on March 4, 2026, fulfills […]
UN climate chief Simon Stiell calls for accelerated renewable transition as Gulf energy crisis triggers global price shock
The global energy landscape has been plunged into a state of acute volatility following a series of significant disruptions in the Persian Gulf, prompting United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell to issue a stark warning to world leaders. Speaking from Bonn on Monday, Stiell argued that the current surge in oil and gas […]
Investigation finds Neste exposed to fraud risk after its top Malaysian supplier accepted fresh palm oil as used cooking oil, with no questions asked.
The integrity of the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market has been called into question following a detailed investigation into the supply chain operations of Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable fuels. The findings reveal that Neste’s primary Malaysian supplier has been allegedly facilitating the "laundering" of fresh palm oil, rebranding it as used […]
Beijing’s new five-year economic plan leaves questions unanswered on growing coal power fleet
The Chinese government’s release of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) during the opening session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing has sent ripples through the global climate community, offering a complex blueprint that prioritizes "energy security" while remaining conspicuously vague on the future of its massive coal power expansion. As the world’s largest emitter […]
South Africa Zandkopsdrift project targets rare earth production through battery mineral co-extraction strategy
The European Union-backed Zandkopsdrift project in South Africa is set to revolutionize the economics of critical mineral extraction by leveraging a dual-mineral production model designed to offset the traditionally prohibitive costs of rare earth element (REE) processing. Located in the arid expanse of the Northern Cape province, the project represents a cornerstone of the EU’s […]
Resilience and Empowerment Women Leading the Climate Transition in Vanuatus Remote Communities
In the remote villages of the Vanuatu archipelago, a profound transformation is taking place that challenges the traditional global narrative of Pacific Island nations as mere victims of the climate crisis. While the headlines frequently emphasize the catastrophic damage wrought by intensifying tropical cyclones and rising sea levels, a grassroots movement led by Ni-Vanuatu women […]
