Minerals are essential components of clean energy technologies—from wind turbines and power grids to electric vehicles. As the energy transition accelerates, demand for these minerals is growing at an extraordinary pace. A...
Bangladesh is among the most polluted countries in the world. A significant portion of this pollution stems from its industrial sector—especially textile, leather, and construction industries—as well as the wastewater they generate...
As part of the third omnibus package, the European Commission today published a proposal outlining sweeping revisions, or “simplifications”, of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which if implemented would risk dismantling vital environmental protections without...
China has entered a pivotal phase of its energy transition, according to a new analysis by the international think tank EMBER. In 2024, the country surpassed its 2030 renewable energy targets by...
On April 28, 2025, Spain and Portugal experienced one of the most significant blackouts in their recent history. Within seconds, the power system of the Iberian Peninsula collapsed, leaving millions of people...
Swiss startup Sun-Ways has officially launched the first removable solar power plant installed between active railway tracks.
This marks a significant step toward full integration of solar technology into railway networks, with the...
Due to the key role of batteries, especially in the automotive industry, many companies are striving to start production in Europe. The announced production capacities by 2030 exceed two terawatt-hours annually. However,...
The Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, in cooperation with nine other government departments, has released a new circular document setting the goal for fully electric vehicles to become...
The United Kingdom has launched the construction of a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) system, expected to create over 2,000 new jobs. The project is part of the UK Government’s broader...
In 2024, the European Union imported 12,900 tonnes of rare earth elements, marking a 29.3 percent decrease compared to the previous year. At the same time, exports remained relatively stable at 5,500...
On March 31, 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming European Union Bioeconomy Strategy, which is scheduled for adoption by the end of the year.
The bioeconomy is an...
The United States has tightened its economic policy toward Venezuela’s energy sector and all those cooperating with it. The Trump administration has announced that it “will not tolerate” the involvement of any...
In recent times, Greenland has increasingly found itself at the center of global attention, a stark contrast to its previous status. Due to statements from political circles, particularly in the United States,...
As of January 1, 2025, Chicago has transitioned to fully supplying all of its more than 400 municipal buildings with energy from renewable sources. This number includes two international airports as well...
The global battery market is undergoing rapid development driven by soaring demand and declining prices. According to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), 2024 marks a turning point for...
In 2016, Turkey launched auctions for Renewable Energy Resource Zones (YEKA) to develop large-scale solar and wind projects while simplifying land allocation and promoting domestic production of renewable energy equipment. Although the...
