As oil demand nears its peak, energy giants retreat from climate pledges and double down on petrochemicals and plastics, raising new risks for the planet.
Energy
The Undercurrent
ASEAN revives plan for a regional renewable “super grid,” aiming to boost clean energy sharing, security, and stability across Southeast Asia.
Trump admin unfreezes $1.4B loan for Montana sustainable aviation fuel, offering a rare climate win even as broader clean energy funds remain stalled.
Transportation
Nat Bullard’s 200-slide energy transition deck shows record solar and wind growth, China’s peak oil, and surprising trends from AI to Ozempic reshaping demand.
The attention economy fuels distraction and emissions, making climate action harder even as digital platforms drive demand for energy-hungry video and AI.
Technology
LA’s record-breaking wildfires offer a stark warning of a rapidly warming world, where climate change intensifies drought, fuels extreme weather, and threatens lives, homes, and ecosystems.
Nature
Big U.S. banks are abandoning climate and DEI commitments amid political pressure, anti-ESG laws, and cultural backlash, raising questions about the future of corporate responsibility and the fight against climate change.
Finance
State and international coalitions are emerging as powerful tools to advance climate action, offering a blueprint for reducing emissions and promoting sustainability despite growing political opposition and global anti-climate sentiment.
Policy
Bright Spots in the Climate Fight: Falling Clean Energy Costs, Rising Investments, and Growing Green Jobs Offer Hope Despite Global Warming Challenges
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