Fossil Fuel Phaseout Talks Begin With Half The Global Economy

The world’s first fossil fuel phaseout conference gathers 57 countries representing over 50% of global GDP, signaling a major shift in climate policy, energy security and global markets.

Africa’s Power Problem Is The Whole World’s Misfortune Too

Half a billion Africans already have electricity. The trouble is, it barely works. Fixing that — city by city, grid by grid — is now the mission.

Decade Energy secures €22M to electrify logistics depots at scale

Decade Energy, a company building the power infrastructure at logistics depots, has secured €22 million in funding. The financing is led by Eiffel Investment Group and SET Ventures, along with existi…

Rivan raises $34M to build synthetic gas infrastructure for Europe

Rivan, a company developing synthetic fuel to strengthen Europe’s energy security, has raised $34 million in funding led by IQ Capital. Previous investor Plural participated, with new investor Fundom…

Warming Oceans, A Hot Year And ‘Elite’ Beliefs

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at whether urbanists should embrace robotaxis and how the Middle East war may impact the renewable energy transition

The Oil Pipeline Behind Erdoğan’s Anti-Israel Rhetoric

Turkey condemns Israel publicly—but Azerbaijani oil continues flowing through Turkish pipelines to Israeli refineries, exposing the gap between rhetoric and reality.

Trump Hates Offshore Wind. Republicans Don’t

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at a Google spinout using AI to create better batteries and MIT’s Kate Brown on the environmental impact of grassy lawns

Central Asia: The New Energy Battleground Not On Your Radar

While the world watches the Strait of Hormuz, a quiet power struggle over Central Asia’s oil and gas could reshape who controls global energy for decades

Artemis Reached The Moon. The Grid Can Reach The 21st Century.

The digital revolution transformed every major industry except one. Now the same ambition that sent humans to the moon can finally modernize the power grid.

Hacker stole £700,000 from U.K. energy company by redirecting payment

The U.K. energy company said a redirected payment meant for a contractor instead landed in a hacker’s bank account.