Why Trump failed to derail the US energy transition
Joe Biden is inheriting an energy landscape that has continued to decarbonise thanks to the actions of companies and individual states.
Finance / Regulation/policy
Regulation/policy
Greece looks past coal
Greece’s ambitious plans to exit lignite make it a front runner among coal regions in Europe, but its energy transition must avoid creating new stranded assets in natural gas while ensuring economic and social benefits.
South Africa’s misguided lack of focus on cheap renewables
Cheap renewable energy and difficulties financing coal are forcing change in South Africa, but there are concerns vested interests could push gas over solar and wind.
G20: Why leaders must agree a post-pandemic, energy access reboot
G20 leaders need to ditch voluntary commitments and set clear, measurable targets for clean energy access when they meet later this month.
What the US election will mean for global climate policy
A Biden victory would be a relief for climate campaigners worldwide. But would it be a game changer for global efforts?
Clean energy investors are betting on Biden
US clean energy stocks appear to have priced in a Biden win. But with policy details hazy and progress uncertain, the sector isn’t home and dry.
Is EU competition policy killing the Green Deal?
The EU is consulting on how state aid and antitrust rules can be greener, after years of criticism that its approval decisions benefit polluters.
Understanding corporate carbon neutrality
When it comes to corporate climate commitments, confusion abounds. How should a company’s claims be judged?
