FOUND: 7 - What They Never Told You

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments

African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Strategic oil reserve buying set to support crude demand through 2028

To enhance energy security and stabilize market prices, various governments plan to acquire millions of oil barrels up to 2028. This approach seeks to mitigate the global supply surplus anticipated from OPEC+ production hikes.

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Oil Prices Slide as Markets Bet on Hormuz Normalization

Brent and WTI oil prices are on track for their worst quarterly losses since 2020, with Brent trading at around $73.30 per barrel and WTI at $71.11 per barrel during the June 30 session, down 38% and 30% respectively.

inkl · Jul 8

Putin has admitted Russia is facing problems in Ukraine war – are there signs he may be cracking?

IN DEPTH: Russia’s president has made a rare acknowledgement his country is suffering from fuel shortages because of Ukrainian drone strikes. Experts tell Alex Croft and Maira Butt that Putin can no longer hide his air defence failures from the public

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Keeping cool has become Europe's latest climate class war

As Europe accelerates its green transition, the debate over air conditioning has become emblematic of a broader challenge. Climate policy is no longer judged solely by its environmental ambitions, but also by whether it can reduce emissions without deepening social inequalities.

Euronews · Jun 29

Stray Ukrainian drones crashing onto Nato soil are price worth paying to defeat Putin, says Estonian foreign minister

‘We are not saying to Ukraine to stop it,’ said Margus Tsahkna

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Rooftop solar can provide five hours of 'free' air conditioning a day. But is it green?

Energy analysts say solar power and air conditioning are ‘complementary technologies’ – but is the race to cool Europe down backfiring?

Euronews · Jun 27

Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessons

The recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this crisis highlights the vulnerability of interconnected markets. Nations are now prioritising energy security over cost, accelerating investments in domestic renewables, nuclear and even coal, alongside efficiency measures.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

UAE oil exports rebound to 85% of pre-war levels as Gulf supply routes adapt: IEA

United Arab Emirates oil exports have rebounded significantly, reaching nearly 85% of pre-conflict levels by early June. Leveraging alternative routes, extensive storage, and strategic shipping, the UAE successfully navigated Gulf tensions. Exports surged from 1.9 million barrels daily in March to 4.3 million in early June, demonstrating resilience amidst global…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

‘Compound shock effect’: why the Middle East crisis and El Niño could spell disaster in south-east Asia

Millions of tonnes of the world’s food could be lost amid the uncertainties surrounding the strait of Hormuz and the dangers of a ‘Godzilla-strength’ El Niño

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23