The International Energy Agency said today that it was significantly increasing its five-year growth forecast for renewables thanks to strong policy support in key countries and sharp cost reductions. Renewables have surpassed...

While energy use is commonly associated with lighting or transportation, more than half of the world’s energy consumption serves a simple function: heating things. This ranges from heating homes and buildings, to...

The Finnish government has announced plans to stop using coal, one of the the dirtiest fuels on the planet, by 2030. "Finland is well positioned to be among the first countries in the...

After close to 200 countries signed up to a historic Climate Agreement in Paris at the end of 2015, the focus this year is firmly on the follow-up meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco...

The U.S., Mexico and Canada are expected to pledge Wednesday to collectively generate 50 percent of their electricity from zero-carbon sources by 2025, according to White House officials. The agreement is expected to...

Member States agreed on a Commission proposal to invest €217 million in key trans-European energy infrastructure projects, mainly in Central and South Eastern Europe. In total, 15 projects were selected following a...

Following more than a decade of aggressive growth, global coal demand has stalled, the International Energy Agency said Friday in its annual coal market report. The report sharply lowered its five-year global...

Governments of many countries set ambitious goals and make grand promises. The shaky trust we have in them often stems from many failures to fulfill those promises. As someone who deals with...

Energy transition in Serbia is a complex process that unfolds amidst economic, political, and technological challenges. The National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan sets goals such as achieving a 33.6 percent share...

An increasing number of regions worldwide are succeeding in combining economic growth with a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, according to a study conducted by experts from the Potsdam Institute for Climate...

The importance and inevitability of the energy transition, especially in periods of energy crisis, have become clear to many in various social and economic circles – from businessmen to religious communities. This...

I n a crucial period of energy transition, Montenegro has a clear goal: moving towards energy sources that are more sustainable and less harmful to the environment. This transition is a response...

With an overall recycling rate of 72 percent, well above the European average of 58 percent, and a circular material use rate of 18.7 percent, compared to the EU average of 11.5...

Serbia is facing serious challenges when it comes to energy efficiency. With energy consumption approximately 3.5 times higher than the European average, it is clear that there is significant room for improvement....

Like other environmental sectors, water bodies are facing ecological challenges such as pollution, climate change, unsustainable freshwater management, and habitat degradation. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published an assessment of the...

Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition to cleaner...