International Energy Agency Report: Global Energy Demand Slows to 1.3% In 2025 As Electricity Use Surges 3% Amid Economic And Geopolitical Uncertainty 21/4/2026

The latest analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that the world’s overall energy demand grew more slowly in 2025, even as electricity use continued to rise at a much faster pace. This shift took place against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension, but the global push toward electrification remained strong. ...more

Fossil fuel power falls despite Hormuz crisis as renewables step in 21/4/2026

A predicted ‘coal comeback’ due to the Iran war energy crisis has not materialised, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). ...more

Record 165 GW of wind power capacity added in 2025, led by China, report says 21/4/2026

The global wind industry installed a record 165 ‌gigawatts of new capacity last year, up 40% from 2024 and mostly driven by China, a report by the Global Wind Energy Council said, adding this still lagged the pace needed to hit a key climate goal. ...more

Electric car sales soar 51% in mainland Europe as Iran war drives up fuel prices 21/4/2026

Data shows 224,000 new EVs were registered in March, with Norway leading way in terms of switching. ...more

As coal chokes Johannesburg, South African scientists launch pollution warning app 21/4/2026

Scientists at the University of Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents of pollution levels, as ‌Johannesburg suffers a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, causing breathing problems and other health issues. ...more

‘Fossil fuelled war’ could give rise to a historic ‘climate reset’ 20/4/2026

During a time of massive geopolitical tension, governments will meet to discuss how to transition away from fossil fuels - the source of the current energy shock - and towards abundant, low-cost, reliable renewable energy. ...more

Britain to scrap carbon tax on electricity generation as pressure mounts on bills 20/4/2026

Britain's carbon tax on electricity generation will be scrapped from April 2028, the government said on Thursday as it seeks to curb electricity prices for households and businesses. ...more

Venice is threatened by rising sea levels. Will the city be forced to relocate? 20/4/2026

Scientists warn that no adaptation measure can sustain Venice as rising sea levels threaten to swallow the city. ...more

Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer 20/4/2026

Japan has unveiled a new name for days that reach 40C (104F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record last year. ...more

Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime 20/4/2026

Burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime. Flames are lasting later into the night and starting earlier in the morning because human-caused climate change is extending the hotter and drier conditions that feed fires, a new study found. ...more