International
World Bank wins pledges for $100 billion replenishment of fund for poorest countries
The World Bank made the announcement on Friday at a pledging conference for the International Development Association.
Opel confident on electric strategy amid Stellantis leadership turmoil
Opel stays committed to electrification despite CEO Tavares' exit, as Stellantis faces leadership changes and market challenges.
Smart windows could be the next big thing in renewable heating
Smart windows, especially thermochromic types, could transform energy efficiency in buildings by reducing heat transfer and emissions.
Collaboration on steel and cement emissions standards is crucial for global markets
For industry, interoperable standards can provide a common language to facilitate global markets and help accelerate the energy transition.
EVs, plug-in hybrids’ reliability concerns ease but still lag gas-powered peers, survey shows
EVs now have 42% more problems than their gas-powered counterparts, down from last year's 79%.
Natural disasters cause $310bn in economic losses in 2024: Swiss Re
It marks the fifth consecutive year that insured losses have topped $100 billion.
Stick to current climate change laws, US tells top UN court
US urges ICJ to uphold UN climate accords, sparking backlash from activists over its stance on historical responsibility.
Shell slows investments in offshore wind, splits power business
Shell scales back new offshore wind investments, splits power division to cut costs, and boosts focus on oil and gas.
Explainer: After China’s mineral export ban, how else could it respond to U.S. chip curbs?
China’s export curbs on minerals like graphite highlight its leverage in EVs and chips during the energy transition.
How will artificial intelligence transform energy innovation?
Commentary from the International Energy Agency: Artificial intelligence is an innovation that catalyses further innovation, including on energy.
