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- As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards 7 April 2026Worst polluters hold world’s future in their hands as they benefit from higher fossil fuel prices, but global trends favour renewablesOil stands at about $110 a barrel and some forecasts have predicted it could reach $150. Food prices are on the rise and are expected to leap further owing to the fertiliser supply crunch, leading […]Fiona Harvey Environment editor
- In the middle of a fossil fuel crisis, it’s time to shout the clean energy message loud and clear | Zoe Daniel 4 April 2026The case for renewables is clear. Every extra EV on an Australian road is litres of petrol saved, every home battery means less gas used and a more resilient electricity gridGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDear clean energy industry, this is your moment.Cease your frowning at the roadblocks that have […]Zoe Daniel
- In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy 1 April 2026The argument for transitioning to renewables seems stronger than ever – and yet, attacks mount on the carbon price scheme that underpins the EU’s success at cutting pollution• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereOn the one hand, experts say, Europe is better prepared for this energy crisis than the […]Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent
- This is what a fossil-fuel shock looks like. The UK must adapt its energy system – and quickly | Chaitanya Kumar 1 April 2026The Iran war will hit food prices, fuel costs and interest rates. But with a few smart moves, we could could turn this crisis to our advantageEnergy shocks don’t just raise our energy bills – they can be turning points in how our economy runs. The UK responded to the energy crises of the 1970s […]Chaitanya Kumar
- Demand for hydropower surges as Trump clamps down on clean energy 31 March 2026Home to one of the world’s largest deposits of freshwater, the Great Lakes region will soon host next-generation generators – just as prices are being hiked across the USSubmersible hydroelectric technology deployed across the Great Lakes could become a key cog in clean energy efforts, supporters say, amid surging electricity demand and costs.Home to one […]Stephen Starr