The European Commission has given the green light for Germany’s plans to provide state support for new backup power plants and electricity storage meant to secure electricity supply from 2031 – at times when intermittent wind and solar energy is insufficient to meet demand.

Germany’s political centre is crumbling—but its leaders appear unable to get ahead of the impending crisis

Germany's cabinet has approved a sweeping overhaul of support for renewable energy projects, ending guaranteed payments for new small rooftop solar systems and cutting compensation for future wind and solar farms hit by grid bottlenecks. The reform, hailed by the economy minister as a "paradigm shift," aims to cut costs. Environmental NGOs criticised that the reform would create investment uncertainty, jeopardising the expansion of renewable energy, slowing down climate action and weakening Germany’s position as a business location.

As it seeks to meet 2040 climate goals, the EU is examining how carbon removals and international credits could help. Deliberations on the bloc’s carbon market and its post-2030 framework are likely t...

Primer artículo de una serie de cuatro centrada en cómo Los Ángeles utiliza el torneo como banco de pruebas frente al calor extremo y la movilidad de cara a los Juegos Olímpicos de 2028.

The stakes are particularly high for Los Angeles as the FIFA World Cup unfolds. The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks. The reality on the ground shows a complex web of challenges and missed opportunities to increase ambition, yet LA still has two years before the Olympic torch arrives.

In this brand-new format, The Jolt and Clean Energy Wire combine forces to review some of the biggest and most interesting talking points from the world of energy and climate!

“Silence is not an option.” European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera emphasised the threat to democracy and freedom at this year’s annual conference of German foundations. #DST26 R...

As 2025 draws to a close, Europe has clarity on the factors that limit its autonomy: structural dependencies, constrained finances, and outdated defence and industrial capabilities. 2026 will provide the EU a narrow window to move from reactive to proactive action. Progress will remain challenging in a splintered and high-stakes political landscape – one where […]