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Transitioning to renewable energy is imperative for the planet's survival, a fact underscored by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as the world observed the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on September 7. Guterres emphasizes that "without renewable, there can be no future."

Learn about the concerning rise in energy poverty affecting approximately 42 million people in the EU. Discover the European Economic and Social Committee's (EESC) proposed strategies, including inflation control, renewables, energy efficiency, and equitable access to essential energy services.

Researchers emphasize the importance of energy demand reduction among affluent nations to meet climate change goals. Identifying fair strategies, such as capping energy use for the top 20% of consumers, can significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions. Discover how public support can be gained through equitable policies, fostering urgent climate action.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that the market for critical minerals, essential for clean energy technologies, has doubled in the past five years. With increasing demand for minerals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper, the energy sector is a driving force behind their rapid growth. Investment in critical mineral development has also risen, supporting the affordability and pace of clean energy transitions. However, challenges remain in ensuring secure and sustainable supply chains. The IEA is committed to addressing these challenges through research, analysis, and international cooperation.

The world needs to support developing countries in attracting greater investment for their transition to clean energy, according to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Global investment in clean energy is on course to rise to USD 1.7 trillion in 2023, with solar set to eclipse oil production for the first time, according to IEA’s latest World Energy Investment report.

In a latest development, researchers developed the lightest paint, which is energy-saving that repels heat, comes in any color. The researchers developed...

Global economy is expected to further slow down in the coming year as the massive and historic energy shock triggered by Russia-...

The shrinking value of currencies of most developing economies is driving up food and fuel prices, which ultimately could deepen the food...

These are worrying times for sure. Just after the Covid-19 pandemic, the energy crisis came in and saw...