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Global Briefing: Renewables could cut Mexico's gas imports by $1.6bn by 2030, study claims

Energy

Global Briefing: Renewables could cut Mexico's gas imports by $1.6bn by 2030, study claims

Mexico's clean energy targets promise to boost energy security, the latest Indian renewables mega-project has been confirmed, and the flagship US offshore wind project could be back on track

clock 23 May 2025 • 10 min read
'There is still no plan': Does the UK risk repeating past 'just transition' failures in the North Sea?

Energy

'There is still no plan': Does the UK risk repeating past 'just transition' failures in the North Sea?

Scotland's Just Transition Commission calls for urgent action from policymakers and North Sea industries to ensure a smooth and fair transition for oil and gas workers as the switch to net zero technologies accelerates

clock 23 May 2025 • 7 min read
Is a failure to link exec pay and climate targets increasing corporate risk exposure?

Incentives

Is a failure to link exec pay and climate targets increasing corporate risk exposure?

Planet Tracker research warns investors face major risks from the widespread mismatch between executive incentives and corporate sustainability goals

clock 22 May 2025 • 4 min read
'Alarming failures': Are asset managers stalling on their responsible investment promises?

Investment

'Alarming failures': Are asset managers stalling on their responsible investment promises?

Latest benchmark ranking of asset managers by ShareAction warns progress on sustainable investment is stagnating, even as climate risks intensify

clock 21 May 2025 • 8 min read
Global Briefing: Renewables dominate US energy additions in Trump's first 100 days

Energy

Global Briefing: Renewables dominate US energy additions in Trump's first 100 days

Wind and solar projects continue to prosper in the US, Vinted celebrates in France, and calls grow to tackle bottom trawling

clock 16 May 2025 • 5 min read
The reverse Farage effect: How attempts to polarise the climate debate have 'not really borne fruit'

Politics

The reverse Farage effect: How attempts to polarise the climate debate have 'not really borne fruit'

Almost two thirds of Brits back net zero targets and the UK's clean energy push, despite attempts to stoke up opposition - is the 'climate backlash' in danger of being over-stated?

clock 15 May 2025 • 8 min read
Chinese investment, improving affordability, and new brands for new markets: Inside the trends driving the global EV boom

Automotive

Chinese investment, improving affordability, and new brands for new markets: Inside the trends driving the global EV boom

The International Energy Agency has today mapped out a 'clear' direction of travel for the rapidly accelerating EV rollout, but what is behind the rapid transformation of the global automotive industry?

clock 14 May 2025 • 13 min read
Can re-use really replace 'largely ineffective' plastic recycling?

Recycling

Can re-use really replace 'largely ineffective' plastic recycling?

New report argues reuse, not recycling, is the most effective solution towards the global plastic crisis, but warns the huge potential of re-use models is being systematically ignored

clock 14 May 2025 • 7 min read
'Great grid build-out': Will grid constraints derail Europe's clean energy boom?

Infrastructure

'Great grid build-out': Will grid constraints derail Europe's clean energy boom?

Major new report warns outdated grid planning and weak governance risks stalling Europe's clean energy transition

clock 13 May 2025 • 6 min read
Global Briefing: COP30 President urges governments to move 'from vision to reality'

Policy

Global Briefing: COP30 President urges governments to move 'from vision to reality'

COP30 Presidency sets out plans for changes to global climate governance, as Nigeria prepares major green bond issuance and Octopus Energy advances German expansion plans

clock 09 May 2025 • 5 min read