In an article on The Conversation website, Chee Meng Tan, Assistant Professor of Business Economics, University of Nottingham discusses the challenges facing China this year. China’s five green economy challenges in 2026 As China heads into the new year it will start rolling out its 15th five‑year plan, this one is for 2026-2030. Beijing … Continue reading China’s energy transition: what to expect in 2026
Greenlash, a social and political backlash against efforts to rein in emissions
Kate Yoder writes on the National Observer website about the growing greenlash to addressing carbon emissions. This was written before the US announced it was leaving 66 international organisations. Well, we definitely have our challenges to keep on the path to reducing emissions and develop a more sustainable and resilient world. One word sums … Continue reading Greenlash, a social and political backlash against efforts to rein in emissions
From COP30 to circularity: rethinking resources for the energy transition
This article by Yun B. Choi, Executive Chair and CEO, Korea Zinc and Kijune Kim, Executive Vice-President, Sustainability Management Division, Korea Zinc has been written as part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting which will be held later in January. How a circular economy could strengthen the clean energy supply chain of the … Continue reading From COP30 to circularity: rethinking resources for the energy transition
The global fight over a road map to transition away from fossil fuels
In an article on The Conversation website, Jennifer Morgan, Senior Fellow, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy and Climate Policy Lab, Tufts University gives her views on what will happen this year leading to COP31. No one said the energy transition would be easy and it is proving to not be. Readers should remember … Continue reading The global fight over a road map to transition away from fossil fuels
“Collective global action remains the only viable path to secure a livable future for our children and grandchildren”
Tamsin Walker writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the impact of the US withdrawal from global climate initiatives. The US has pledged to pull out of dozens of international organizations and treaties established to advance the protection of the planet. But Tamsin Walker writes that it doesn't spell the end of environmental action. … Continue reading “Collective global action remains the only viable path to secure a livable future for our children and grandchildren”
Trump administration pulls US out of UN climate bodies
In an article on the Climate Home News website, Sebastian Rodriguez discusses the decision by the Trump administration will make the US the only country to leave the UNFCCC – the bedrock for the world’s efforts to curb climate change – which it said serves “agendas contrary to our own.” Trump to pull US … Continue reading Trump administration pulls US out of UN climate bodies
Energy in Demand News, January 4-5, 2026
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
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