Hainan plans to ban new combustion cars by 2030, aiming for 45% new energy vehicles, surpassing China’s national target of 30%.
Viewpoint: Why South Africa’s cost-of-living crisis is also a water, energy and food crisis
South Africa’s rising cost of living, driven by interconnected water, energy, and food systems, pressures households and complicates saving.
All the top ten bestselling cars in China in May 2026 were new energy vehicles
In May 2026, China saw all bestselling cars as new energy vehicles, signaling a shift in the automotive market despite declining sales.
In the real world, the price of oil is nearing $150
Oil prices for crude benchmarks are misleading; physical prices have surged, reflecting supply issues and benefiting clean energy alternatives.
Vestas recorded record-high revenue in 2025
Vestas achieved record revenues of €18.8 billion in 2025, despite global wind market volatility, with strong onshore performance supporting growth.
Iraq’s unprecedented drought plunges its wheat economy into doubt
Iraq faces a severe drought in 2025, impacting wheat production. Declining river levels threaten agriculture, increasing future import needs.
Europe’s largest oil and gas producer – an unlikely climate ally amidst Trump’s rallying against the clean energy economy
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund pressures portfolio companies toward net-zero emissions by 2050, highlighting climate risk as a financial risk.
The renewables dividend: Why Somalia must bet big on clean power
Somalia’s renewable energy potential can alleviate poverty, reduce emissions, and drive socioeconomic growth but requires strategic investments and policies.
China’s carbon market set to introduce absolute emissions caps by 2027
China plans to implement absolute emissions caps by 2027 and establish a nationwide emissions trading scheme by 2030.
China’s clean energy boom reshapes global economy, Ember report finds
A new Ember report shows China’s clean energy surge is transforming the global economy, with record solar, wind, storage, and investment reducing fossil fuel demand.
A greener life, a greener world 