How the Iran conflict could shift climate funding priorities

War rarely stays confined to the battlefield. When conflict erupts in one of the world’s most strategically important energy regions, the consequences have a domino effect across financial markets, government budgets, and global priorities.

Is natural gas still a financial no-brainer?

For more than a decade, natural gas has been promoted as a “bridge fuel” in the energy transition. But the choice comes with both an economic and environmental compromise.

How climate change is increasing your household bills

Household bills are rising everywhere. While inflation and geopolitics often take the blame, extreme weather, supply disruptions, and energy market shifts are increasingly shaping the price of everyday essentials.

Is natural gas renewable or non-renewable?

As we search for cleaner energy sources, natural gas has emerged as an alternative solution to fossil fuels. It is believed to produce about 50-60% less CO2 than coal.

The critical role of power sources in the climate crisis

Many sustainable businesses are now monitoring direct emissions from their facilities. Yet, this only captures a small portion of the overall emissions. The huge lump comes from the sources of power, which contain a substantial amount of fossil fuels.

Could wind and solar farms coexist with agriculture?

Wind and solar farms are expected to play a crucial role in tripling renewable energy capacity on a global scale by 2030. However, many countries are facing difficulty transitioning to clean energy at present, let alone meeting the net zero target.

UEFA Euro 2024: Football is in need of green initiatives

The UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament has been the talk of the town. A big tournament like this has an extra responsibility to showcase its commitment to green initiatives, but will the competition live up to its promise?

Renewable energy jobs have promising prospects but face skills shortage

During COP28, countries agreed to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. As these goals transform into more concrete plans, investments in renewable energy are anticipated to rise substantially, providing an opportunity for companies to hire for major renewable energy jobs.

The effects of El Niño is not the only reason behind Europe's devastating floods

Europe still hasn’t fully recovered from the horror of the floods that claimed more than 200 lives across Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands in 2021. Again, in the last few weeks, floods have hit parts of Germany and Italy, but the effects of El Niño may not be the only culprit.

Hot summer: A disadvantage to wind energy

As the global economy continues to expand, there's a growing demand for an increased reliance on renewable sources. However, hot summers make popular renewables such as wind energy less efficient, which is a huge disadvantage.

Energy security concerns lead to more coal production

In 2022, the supply chain disruptions caused by Ukraine’s invasion increased coal production around the world by 8.2%. Over 70% of the coal mining happened in Asia, with China and India leading the production.

Germany reaches a record high in the installation of renewable energy

In 2022, Germany announced a series of initiatives to transform the focus of the energy landscape into renewable energy. Their highly ambitious goals included achieving an 80% share of renewable sources in electricity generation by 2030 and 100% by 2035.