Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott L. Montgomery is a geologist who writes about energy issues. What is an “energy transition”? You might think, given its wide ...

Developing countries face a triple penalty when transitioning to clean energy: They often pay more for electricity, cannot access clean energy projects, and are locked into fossil fuel dependency. The ...

Below are eight charts that capture some of the key milestones and developments impacting global energy transition progress in 2025, as well as key data points to track heading into 2026 and beyond.

Increased demand and supply shortages have pushed oil prices to nearly $100 per barrel. The high-price environment could give rise to an increase in drilling and coal usage. Energy companies and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gaurav Sharma is a London-based analyst who covers energy & ESG. As the debate around energy efficiencies and climate change ...

The transition from coal-dependent economies to ones driven by sustainable energy sources presents a global challenge in balancing climate action, energy access, and economic development. The “just ...

This story is part of the Grist series Unearthed: The Mining Issue, which examines the global race to extract critical minerals for the clean energy transition. In the decade since the world pledged ...

Editor’s note: Sustainability isn’t just part of Schneider Electric’s business—it is their business, and it’s one that is helping create cleaner, more efficient and smarter energy systems. Gwenaelle ...

Poland’s economy, including its energy sector, is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels, including coal. In recent years Poland has significantly developed its renewable energy potential, reduced ...

The green revolution may save the planet, but beneath its clean image lies a ruthless global war over the dirty metals ...