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April 30, 2025
Spain-Portugal blackout: What is ‘induced atmospheric vibration’ and how microgrids help
The lights are mostly back on in Spain, Portugal and southern France. Portugal’s grid operator REN was quoted as blaming the event on a rare phenomenon known as “induced atmospheric vibration”. But what is this vibration?
April 30, 2025
Grid operators recommend splitting German power price zone, industry disagrees
European TSOs have recommended that Germany split its single electricity price zone into up to five bidding zones. This should maximise economic efficiency across the whole market area, ensuring supply security and reducing cost.
April 30, 2025
Trump’s first 100 days: Rethinking ESG as companies navigate tariff uncertainty
As climate change skeptic Donald Trump returns to the White House. In this climate of uncertainty, how can businesses respond in the short term while planning for long-term decarbonization?
April 29, 2025
Spain-Portugal power outage: Grid instability suspected in unprecedented blackout
Spain and Portugal experienced an unprecedented and widespread power outage, paralyzing daily life and transport systems. It has been described as one of the most severe blackouts in the past decade.
April 29, 2025
Trump’s first 100 days: How U.S. climate rollbacks threaten the global green transition
As U.S. President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days back in office, his administration has already dismantled many of the previous administration’s policies.
April 28, 2025
Canada election: Trump’s threats spur push to diversify oil exports beyond U.S.
Canada's federal election will take place on April 28, with a new Prime Minister set to be elected. This election has seen energy issues come to the forefront, largely due to repeated threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
April 28, 2025
Q&A: Can Trump really approve mining in international waters?
Environmental lawyer Duncan Currie discusses fears deep sea miners could bypass a UN agreement and apply to mine under US law.
April 28, 2025
Trump’s first 100 days: Southeast Asia’s clean energy supply chains upended by tariff shock
As U.S. President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days back in office on April 30, he had already signed more than 100 executive orders—aggressively dismantling his predecessor’s policies and unleashing a tariff shockwave that rattled global trade.
April 25, 2025
Canada election 2025: What the manifestos say on nature, energy and climate
On 28 April, Canadians will go to the polls to vote for the next prime minister. The election comes after Justin Trudeau stepped down as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in January following nine years leading the party as prime minister.
April 25, 2025
Mati Carbon wins top prize in Musk-backed XPRIZE carbon removal competition
The winner of the $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition has been announced. Houston-based startup Mati Carbon has taken the top prize with $50 million for its use of Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) technology.