China’s falling emissions amid Iran war spark hope of decarbonisation watershed Oil consumption plummets and EV sales soar as analysts say demand may not fully return even if crude price falls The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
El Nino threatens to fuel coal power surge in India, study says A potential super El Niño could put more pressure on India's power grid than any other country's and slow its transition away from coal, according to a new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The Economic Times · Jul 6
Solar and wind energy are shielding world from worst impacts of Iran war, data shows Analyses contradict narrative of ‘coal comeback’ that took hold after closure of Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Apr 15
‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say. Euronews · Mar 20
Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy The Iran war is exposing how much the global economy still depends on fragile fossil fuel supplies The Independent UK · Mar 20
Wind and solar are booming in China. So why is it building so many new coal plants? More than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from fewer than 20 a year over the previous decade. Euronews · Feb 3
Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions The Independent UK · Feb 3
India tops global SO₂ emissions, ranks second in ammonia: Report India emits the highest amount of sulphur dioxide (SO₂) in the world and is the second-largest emitter of ammonia (NH₃), according to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The report warns that these gases are forming toxic secondary pollutants, particularly ammonium sulfate, which… Newslaundry · Jun 27, 2025