The Guardian • 2026-05-04

Monday briefing: ​Will a new alliance of nations be able to guide the world towards a post-fossil fuel future?

In today’s newsletter: As oil prices spike and geopolitical tensions rise​, a diverse group of governments is attempting to build momentum ​and rewrite the global energy script

Independent • 2026-04-29

Indian government calls on people to use electricity before 5pm amid energy crisis

South Asian nation depends on imports for bulk of its oil and gas needs

UN • 2026-04-29

Iran crisis shows fossil fuels-based energy system ‘is inherently volatile and unstable’

Senior UN climate leaders are getting behind countries mobilising this week for a transition away from fossil fuels at a groundbreaking event in Colombia.

Independent • 2026-04-28

First meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ hears one problem holding back action

A lack of financing is emerging as a major barrier to moving away from fossil fuels, officials and experts said at a global conference in Colombia

NYPost • 2026-04-26

California is sacrificing its economic future on the altar of climate change

California has long been America’s trendsetter.  But even as the nation becomes energy self-sufficient, California is now leading the way in sacrificing its economy on the altar of radical cli…

UN • 2026-04-26

Renewables rising, Part 2: Seeking stability amid volatile fossil fuel markets

As global energy markets remain volatile and the price of oil high due to instability and conflict in the Middle East, more countries are looking at investing in renewables to shield their economies from the shocks caused by fossil fuel reliance, rein in import bills – and meet key climate action targets.

UN • 2026-04-25

Renewables rising, Part 1: How four countries are reshaping energy security

The ongoing insecurity in the Middle East, where a large proportion of the world’s oil and gas is extracted, is forcing many countries to focus on how they can ensure access to cheap and reliable energy supplies primarily through the use of renewable power sources.