Critical Minerals Explained: Why Lithium, Cobalt and Rare Earths Are Becoming Geopolitical Weapons
WASHINGTON: The next major geopolitical struggle may not be fought over oil alone. Explainer AI Generated Symbolic Photo A new...
Clean Energy
UN Report Finds Nearly One Billion People Gained Access to Electricity Since 2000
New York: Nearly one billion people have gained access to electricity since the beginning of the 21st century, marking significant...
UN Climate Summit Pushes Faster Clean Energy, Climate Finance and Methane Action
Global climate action entered a new phase this week as leaders, financial institutions, businesses and international organizations gathered in New...
Canada Launches Major Investment Drive to Attract Global Capital and Strengthen Economic Growth
Ottawa: The Canadian government has announced a major investment initiative aimed at attracting large-scale domestic and international investments across key...
Climate Inequality Debate Intensifies as India Highlights the Global Gap in Per-Capita Emissions
The global debate over climate responsibility has gained fresh attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the large difference in...
## Spain Announces €17 Billion Power Grid Investment Plan to Meet Rising Electricity Demand
**Madrid, September Spain has announced a major expansion of its national electricity transmission network, increasing planned investment to more than...
Egypt Moves Ahead With 2,000-MW Wind Project and First Turbine Factory
Cairo: Egypt is moving forward with a major renewable-energy initiative that combines the development of a large wind farm with...
UAE and Germany Strengthen Strategic Partnership Through New Joint Declaration
The United Arab Emirates and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership following a high-level state visit...
Low-Carbon Investment Could Drive Green Jobs and Innovation Across Latin America and the Caribbean
Washington, September 12, 2026: The transition toward a low-carbon economy could create significant opportunities for countries across Latin America and...
Greece: Government Unveils Plan to Cut Electricity Costs by 30%
Greece is preparing a major programme aimed at reducing electricity costs for households and businesses by as much as 30%...
Thailand Launches Major Rooftop Solar Support Programme to Accelerate Clean Energy Adoption
BANGKOK — Thailand is preparing a major financial programme to encourage households to install rooftop solar systems as the government...
Poland Launches National Programme to Search for Critical Raw-Material Deposits
WARSAW — Poland has launched a long-term national programme to identify domestic sources of critical raw materials considered essential for...
Air Pollution’s Hidden Economic Cost Grows as Clean Air Campaigns Gain Momentum
September 8, 2026: Air pollution is increasingly being recognized not only as a major threat to human health but also...
Patagonia Emerges as New Data Center Frontier as AI Drives Demand for Clean Power
Buenos Aires, September 8, 2026: Argentina's vast Patagonia region is attracting growing interest from technology and energy companies looking for...
India’s Solar Manufacturing Push Hits China Dependency Problem as Panel Factories Face Cell Shortages
NEW DELHI — India’s effort to build a more self-reliant solar manufacturing industry is facing a major supply-chain challenge, with...
China Temporarily Freezes New Battery Storage Factory Approvals as Overcapacity Concerns Grow
BEIJING — China has temporarily suspended approvals for new energy-storage battery manufacturing projects as authorities begin a broader review of...
EU Moves to Deepen Greenland Ties With New Investment Push Amid Arctic Rivalry
The European Union is preparing a major expansion of its economic engagement with Greenland as Brussels seeks to strengthen ties...
Critical Minerals Enter a New Era as Supply Risks Rise Across Global Markets
The global race for critical minerals is entering a more complicated phase as demand continues to climb while governments and...
Urban Growth by 2050 Could Reshape the World’s Energy Needs
The rapid expansion of cities is expected to become one of the defining demographic trends of the coming decades, creating...
Austria’s AVL Moves Closer to Major Saudi Order for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pilot Plant
Austrian engineering company AVL is moving closer to securing a major international project in Saudi Arabia involving the development of...
Canada Launches New Workforce Alliance to Prepare Energy Sector for Future Growth
Canada has launched a new national workforce initiative designed to help the country's energy and electricity sector deal with skills...
Japan Unveils New Measures to Strengthen Economic Growth and Energy Security
Japan has announced a fresh set of government measures aimed at supporting economic growth, strengthening energy security and preparing the...
Germany Moves to Make Offshore Wind Power More Affordable
Germany is taking a new step to expand offshore wind energy while keeping the cost of future projects under greater...
Central Asia’s Renewable Energy Potential Needs Stronger Investment and Infrastructure
Central Asia possesses substantial opportunities for renewable energy development, but turning those resources into operating projects will require more than...
Scientists Find Natural Hydrogen Potential Beneath Western Australia’s Iron-Rich Rocks
Perth, Scientists have identified a potentially significant source of low-emission energy beneath Western Australia, where abundant iron-rich rocks may naturally...
India Invites Japanese Companies to Build Global Businesses as Investment Partnership Enters a New Phase
India is stepping up its efforts to attract Japanese investment, technology and manufacturing capabilities as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush...
Floating Nuclear Power Plants Could Transform Green Ports—If Safety Challenges Are Solved
Long Beach, California — August 28, 2026: A bold clean-energy proposal emerging from California could redefine how ports generate electricity...
Global Air Pollution Crisis Deepens as Cities Search for Cleaner Ways to Protect Public Health
August 28, 2026: Air pollution remains one of the world's most serious environmental and public-health challenges, affecting communities across continents...
Australia Reaches 500,000 Home Battery Milestone as Albanese Government Pushes for Lower Power Bills
Anthony Albanese Canberra, August 14, 2026: Australia has reached a major milestone in the rollout of household battery storage, with...
Indonesia Pushes Nuclear Energy and Artificial Intelligence as Strategic Technologies for the Future
Indonesia is placing greater emphasis on advanced technology as it looks to strengthen scientific research, energy security and economic development....
India’s Electric Vehicle Revolution: Building a Sustainable, Self-Reliant, and Globally Competitive Mobility Ecosystem
Introduction India's transportation sector is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. Electric vehicles (EVs), once considered a...
Renewable Electricity Capacity Hits Record Growth as Clean Energy Expansion Accelerates Worldwide
The global transition toward clean energy reached another important milestone as renewable electricity capacity recorded its largest annual increase on...
How IDA Is Transforming Lives Through Investments in Jobs, Education, Health, and Sustainable Development
Around the world, millions of people continue to face challenges such as poverty, unemployment, limited access to healthcare, inadequate education,...
Global Electricity Demand Accelerates Despite Energy Market Volatility
Electricity has become the backbone of modern economies, powering industries, homes, transportation, healthcare, and digital infrastructure. This year, global electricity...
South Australia Strengthens Global Ties Through High-Level Business Dialogue in New York
South Australia continues to expand its international partnerships by strengthening relationships with influential business and government leaders in the United...
China’s Electric Vehicle Exports Surge as Domestic Auto Sales Slow
China's electric vehicle (EV) industry is proving its resilience despite a slowdown in the domestic automobile market. While overall car...
ASEAN Secretary-General Meets Guangxi Zishan Mining Delegation to Boost Sustainable Minerals and Energy Cooperation
JAKARTA — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to deepen its engagement with industry leaders as it pursues...
Weekly Development Update Highlights Global Progress in Sustainability, Energy, Agriculture and Education
This week's global development highlights present a powerful reminder that meaningful progress is driven by innovation, policy reforms, and community...
Canada and Singapore Deepen Economic Partnership Amid Changing Global Trade Landscape
Canada and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties as both countries seek to navigate an increasingly...
