Energy in Demand News, March 1-2, 2026

The New York Times reports that a North Dakota judge has approved a $345 million verdict against Greenpeace in a suit over its protests against a pipeline. “Greenpeace has said the verdict could bankrupt it. The lawsuit was over the group’s role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. . . . The verdict was … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 1-2, 2026 →

Fossil fuels built much of the world in the 20th century but in this century we have better alternatives

In an article on the Ember website, its chair, Baroness Bryony Worthington, reflects on the recent International Energy Agency ministerial and argues that in the interests of achieving global energy independence, access and affordability, the IEA should stay the course on clean energy and climate – not bow to recent US pressure. All energy … Continue reading Fossil fuels built much of the world in the 20th century but in this century we have better alternatives →

China’s shift: “Climate action not a burden, but economic chance”

Sarah Steffen writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the different paths the US and China are taking in this climate and energy transition. The Trump administration has rolled back environmental protections and blocked green energy development, China is forging ahead. China cashes in on clean energy as Trump clings to coal During a speech … Continue reading China’s shift: “Climate action not a burden, but economic chance” →

Ukraine’s costly lesson: Europe’s energy security depends on local renewables

Erika Tserkasina writes on the Kyiv Independent website to explain the lessons learned by Ukraine as it deals with its own energy transition during very difficult circumstances. As she says, sustainability and security need not be competing agendas. She ends with an important message: Europe now has the opportunity to align its climate investments with … Continue reading Ukraine’s costly lesson: Europe’s energy security depends on local renewables →

Applying Islamic finance can be a practical and ethical framework for financing the green transition

In an article on The Conversation website, Abdul Wase Samim, PhD Candidate, Aston University in the UK shows the benefits of using the Islamic finance model for the green transition. What are your views? Why Islamic finance could provide an ethical model for funding the green transition In recent years, green finance has become … Continue reading Applying Islamic finance can be a practical and ethical framework for financing the green transition →

Energy in Demand News, February 22-23, 2026

In the rush to expand the use of coal in the US, the Financial Times reports that this week the US Environmental Protection Agency “rolled back strict controls imposed by former president Joe Biden’s administration on the volume of toxins that coal and oil-fired power plants can release into the atmosphere. The Trump administration has … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 22-23, 2026 →

Reflections on the IEA Ministerial

This past week on February 18 and 19, the 32 members of the International Energy Agency met for its bi-annual ministerial. Altogether 58 countries participated and there were over 40 at the ministerial level. There were also executives from more than 50 major energy companies including at least five that focus on energy efficiency technologies. … Continue reading Reflections on the IEA Ministerial →

Energy in Demand News, February 15-16, 2026

When it comes to climate and energy policies, we shouldn’t be shocked by any news coming out of Washington these days. But no doubt there is collective shock that the Trump administration has repealed the US government’s power to regulate climate change. Nearly 17 years after the Environmental Protection Agency declared that carbon dioxide and … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 15-16, 2026 →

New energy law adopted in France — major shift in strategy

Forrest Crellin and America Hernandez write on the Reuter’s website about the shift in energy policy in France. Renewable energy targets (wind and solar) have been cut or loosened compared with previous ambitions while nuclear power is now central to the government’s decarbonisation strategy. France aims to boost decarbonised power production by 20% over … Continue reading New energy law adopted in France — major shift in strategy →

Energy in Demand News, February 8-9, 2026

There is mixed news on climate-related philanthropy this week. Michael Bloomberg’s donations on climate action have topped $3 billion over a decade, “including a recent boost to contributions to the UN’s climate body, as broader financial support slides in the Trump era,” reports the Financial Times. “The 83-year-old pledged nearly $270mn to two climate initiatives … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 8-9, 2026 →