Gavin Maguire writes on the Reuter’s website about how Australia has made big clean energy gains in its energy transition. Australia's clean power push hits pivotal energy transition milestone Australian utilities generated more electricity from clean power sources than from fossil fuels for the first time ever last month, marking a major energy transition … Continue reading Australia’s energy transition – down under goes green: clean power tops fossil fuels in landmark shift
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Is the energy transition over? Oil executives push for ‘energy addition’ instead
In an article on the CNBC website, Sam Meredith and Dan Murphy discuss how fossil fuel leaders are welcoming a shift away from the energy transition. Is it really a shift away? How long can this last? Fossil fuel leaders herald the energy addition era: ‘Music to my ears’ Key Points Fossil fuel leaders … Continue reading Is the energy transition over? Oil executives push for ‘energy addition’ instead
EEA monitoring of progress to EU energy and climate targets
The European Union remains largely on track to achieve its 2030 targets to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions, according to the latest annual check-up on EU progress to its energy and climate targets published by the European Environment Agency today. Total net greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell by a further 2.5% in 2024, … Continue reading EEA monitoring of progress to EU energy and climate targets
Energy in Demand News, November 2-3, 2025
Bill Gates marked his 70th birthday on October 28 “by lobbing a hand grenade into the global climate finance debate, just as governments prepare to convene for the COP30 summit in Brazil, in the words of a Financial Times newsletter this week. Bill Gates said: “I urge everyone at COP30 to ask … is the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 2-3, 2025
New report shows progress in sustainable aviation fuel uptake across the EU
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published its first annual report on the implementation of the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation this week. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) uptake across the EU in 2024 and assesses the market’s readiness to meet upcoming obligations under the Regulation. According to the findings, … Continue reading New report shows progress in sustainable aviation fuel uptake across the EU
The real reasons for the recent excitement about nuclear energy have less to do with energy security, or climate change – and far more to do with military power
Phil Johnstone, Visiting Fellow, School of Global Studies, University of Sussex; University of Tartu; Utrecht University and Andy Stirling, Professor of Science & Technology Policy, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex write on The Conversation website about the real reasons there is increased excitement in nuclear energy. What are your views? … Continue reading The real reasons for the recent excitement about nuclear energy have less to do with energy security, or climate change – and far more to do with military power
Blog by Jane Marsh – The hidden risks in Europe’s aging energy grid: why household electricity trips are increasing
Household electricity trips are increasing in European countries. Spain and Portugal recently experienced a mass blackout, and many worry that such occurrences will become even more frequent. This is primarily due to Europe’s increased use of renewable resources while failing to update its decades-old grid system. Why Are Blackouts Occurring? When Russia invaded Ukraine in … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – The hidden risks in Europe’s aging energy grid: why household electricity trips are increasing
The energy transition: the need for credible plans to actually reduce fossil fuel dependence
In an article on The Conversation website, Kate Hua-Ke Chi, Doctoral Fellow, The Fletcher School, Tufts University discusses the difficulty of reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treatiesFossil fuels still power much of the world, even though renewable energy has … Continue reading The energy transition: the need for credible plans to actually reduce fossil fuel dependence
Energy in Demand News, October 26-27, 2025
The EU's national leaders spent their summit venting frustration about the bloc's green transition — and ultimately agreed on language that demands no specific changes to climate legislation. Politico wrote that leaders ultimately refrained from bulldozing the EU’s climate targets, agreeing to a vaguely worded commitment to a green transition, though without committing to a 2040 … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 26-27, 2025
Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs in UK
Backed by record government and private sector investment in clean energy such as renewables and nuclear, the clean energy economy is sparking a boom in demand for good industrial jobs in all regions and nations of the UK – with 31 priority occupations such as plumbers, electricians, and welders particularly in demand. Tom Pashby writes … Continue reading Clean energy jobs boom to bring thousands of new jobs in UK
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