UN • 2026-04-02

Middle East crisis exposes global energy fault line as UN urges shift to renewables

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict, a situation which is strengthening the UN’s case for a faster transition to cheaper, more resilient renewable power.

The Guardian • 2026-04-02

Drive slower, work from home and ditch the tie: the world responds to Iran war energy crisis

Oil crisis triggered by blockade of strait of Hormuz prompts emergency measures to protect supply and halt rising prices

Los Angeles Times • 2026-03-27

AI's explosive growth is sabotaging Big Tech's climate goals

Tech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warming

CNBC • 2026-03-25

How the Iran war is changing the way countries think about renewables

The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.

Independent • 2026-03-24

Why we’re deluding ourselves if we think we can get enough gas out of the North Sea

This Iran war should prompt fresh thinking about how to rely less on other nations for energy, says Octopus founder Greg Jackson. But oil and gas aren’t the only way to keep the lights on. If other governments are taking alternatives seriously, why isn’t Britain? Chris Blackhurst reports

CNBC • 2026-03-24

Britain responds to Iran war energy shock by requiring solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes

The move comes as part of Britain's response to the Iran war, with the conflict triggering the largest supply disruption in the history of the oil market.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-03-24

European consumers seek out solar, EVs as energy prices surge

Consumers in Germany and the U.K. are growing more curious about rooftop solar and electric vehicles as energy prices surge from the Iran war.

Financial Times • 2026-03-27

Time to tackle the rank absurdities in UK energy policy

The debate over North Sea oil and gas resembles a bar brawl between opponents who can’t see straight

Independent • 2026-03-26

UK climate minister: We need to remake the case for net zero

Exclusive: The UK is broadly on track for net zero by 2050 – yet success is being drowned out by those who suggest the war in Iran means we should not bother to address the climate crisis. Climate minister Katie White tells Nick Ferris how she believes progressives can take back control of the narrative