2026 is going to be an important year for addressing climate change and the energy transition. The Financial Times, looks at the key tests we face this year: the EU’s carbon border tax, the solar and storage boom, sustainability reporting by business, whether there will be a roadmap for fossil fuel phase-out and electric vehicle … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 4-5, 2026
“Night trains are a niche market and will remain so”
Martina Sapio writes on the Politico website about the challenges facing night trains: aging carriages, high costs and reluctant incumbents choked off the night-train revival — even as passengers clamour for more. Why Europe’s night-train renaissance derailed Europe’s night trains were hailed as a pillar of the EU’s green-mobility future, but the promised renaissance has … Continue reading “Night trains are a niche market and will remain so”
Canada’s energy transition – the elephant in the room: fossil fuels and Canada’s climate failure
Samuel Lloyd, PhD Candidate, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria and Katya Rhodes, Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, University of Victoria write on The Conversation website about the power of the fossil fuel industry as Canada tries to address climate change. Fossil-fuel propaganda is stalling climate action. Here’s what we can do about … Continue reading Canada’s energy transition – the elephant in the room: fossil fuels and Canada’s climate failure
When the planet becomes a character: climate change and the new weird
In an article on The Conversation website, Trang Dang, Visiting Lecturer in English Literature, Nottingham Trent University on the need for New Weird fiction in addressing climate change. What are your views? Why we need weird stories for a warming world For centuries, nature has been the backdrop to human drama: a stage humanity … Continue reading When the planet becomes a character: climate change and the new weird
France has once again become a major exporter of electricity
Alicia Aloisi, Futura website writes on the Futura website that France has hit a milestone. For the first time in years, the country is generating more electricity than it uses. In 2024, production soared, exports reached record highs, and nearly all of France’s power supply became decarbonised. It’s a remarkable turnaround — but one that … Continue reading France has once again become a major exporter of electricity
With the window closed on staying below 1.5°C, what happens now?
Umair Irfan writes on the National Observer that we’re not thinking enough about the world we are creating, given that we are certain to pass the 1.5 degrees C threshold. What are your views? We’re passing a dangerous global warming threshold — but we can't give up For the last decade, global climate politics … Continue reading With the window closed on staying below 1.5°C, what happens now?
From doubt to dogma: understanding the climate debate in America
In an article on The Conversation website, Gary W. Yohe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University discusses what is driving climate scepticism in the US. Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience Scientists are trained to be professional skeptics: to always judge the validity of a claim or finding on … Continue reading From doubt to dogma: understanding the climate debate in America
Heat, health and hope: Spain’s response to a warming climate
Amy Walker writes on the BBC News website about Spain’s way to address the impact of climate change on its population. Spain to open network of climate shelters Spain is to set up a national network of climate shelters in public buildings to offer people refuge from intense heat before next summer, its prime … Continue reading Heat, health and hope: Spain’s response to a warming climate
New report from the IEA on demand flexibility
This policy brief, developed under the International Energy Agency’s Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) Initiative, examines the value of demand flexibility as a core component of modern electricity systems, with a strong emphasis on its role in improving energy efficiency. As electricity demand grows and power systems become more electrified, decentralised and renewable-rich, managing when … Continue reading New report from the IEA on demand flexibility
Europe’s climate ambitions face a political reality check
European industrial and agricultural concerns are facing diluted environmental regulations, while the bloc as a whole has reduced its climate targets. Tim Schauenberg writes on the Deutsche Welle website to understand what's at stake and how do far-right parties feature in the mix. Is Europe turning away from climate protection? Amid tariff disputes, the … Continue reading Europe’s climate ambitions face a political reality check
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