On the Deutsche Welle website, Ana Munoz Padros writes that Europe is making progress in electrifying public transport, but replacing diesel buses with electric ones is only part of the solution. The bigger challenge is creating transport systems attractive enough to persuade people to leave their cars behind. But are cities moving fast enough to … Continue reading Electrifying public transport is only half the journey
Category: energy transition
As Türkiye prepares to host COP31, the IEA highlights progress and contradictions in its energy transition
As Türkiye prepares to host the UN climate conference COP31, a new energy policy review by the International Energy Agency (IEA) provides a timely assessment of the country's progress towards a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy future. The report recognises important advances in energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate governance, but also identifies significant … Continue reading As Türkiye prepares to host COP31, the IEA highlights progress and contradictions in its energy transition
Energy in Demand News, October 11-12, 2026
The EU and ministers from more than 30 countries are opposing efforts by Saudi Arabia, China, India and other fossil fuel-dependent nations to delay publication of key scientific reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Financial Times reports. The proposed postponement until 2029 would mean that crucial scientific evidence would not be … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 11-12, 2026
Germany debates weakening energy efficiency requirements as data centres take centre stage
In an article on the energate messenger website, Kirsten Jöhlinger captures the tension between Germany’s obligation to implement the EU Energy Efficiency Directive and its proposed relaxation of existing national requirements, while highlighting the growing importance of data centres in the debate. New energy efficiency targets divide experts Germany continues to lag behind in … Continue reading Germany debates weakening energy efficiency requirements as data centres take centre stage
The hidden costs of Russia’s nuclear ambitions
In an article on the Aljazeera website, Arshak Makichyan discusses Moscow faces a huge decommissioning bill at home even as it expands its nuclear industry abroad. Russia’s nuclear plants are ageing. Who will pay to dismantle them? The world often discusses the nuclear threat posed by Russia, but far less attention is paid to … Continue reading The hidden costs of Russia’s nuclear ambitions
Emerging economies are leapfrogging the fossil fuel age
Kira Schacht writes on the Deutsche Welle website about emerging economies leapfrogging technologies. Emerging economies may be able to achieve economic development without following the fossil-fuel-intensive path taken by Europe and North America. Increasingly affordable solar power, batteries and electric technologies are allowing countries to leapfrog older energy systems. The solar boom is rapidly … Continue reading Emerging economies are leapfrogging the fossil fuel age
America’s fuel efficiency retreat comes at a cost
In an article on the Deutsche Welle website Stuart Braun discusses the difference between the price of buying a car and the cost of owning and running it. The US administration argues that weakening fuel-efficiency standards will make new cars cheaper. Yet, weakened US fuel-efficiency rules and promises of cheaper cars could yet see drivers … Continue reading America’s fuel efficiency retreat comes at a cost
Energy-importing countries scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters
Energy-importing countries are scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters, as governments seek to reduce reliance on imported oil and gas by expanding domestically produced power, according to the tenth edition of DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook. The disruption to energy supply through the Strait of Hormuz is reinforcing governments’ determination to reduce dependence on imported … Continue reading Energy-importing countries scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters
Climate action is about more than climate
Marta Pacheco writes on the Euronews website that energy security is becoming as important a justification for the clean energy transition as climate change itself. EU ministers are set to confirm their commitment to the green transition despite soaring energy prices and supply concerns, according to a draft COP31 position seen by Euronews. EU … Continue reading Climate action is about more than climate
Energy in Demand News, October 4-5, 2026
The Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves and pledged to refrain from energy export restrictions after pressure from US President Donald Trump, Reuters reports. As a result, Trump has said that he would now not impose a diesel export ban. … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 4-5, 2026
