One month into the US and Israel’s war on Iran, at least 60 countries have taken emergency measures in response to the subsequent global energy crisis, according to analysis by Carbon Brief. So far, these countries have announced nearly 200 policies to save fuel, support consumers and boost domestic energy supplies. Carbon Brief has drawn
The energy sector is off to a hot start in 2026. The average energy stock in the S&P 500 rallied more than 30% this year, vastly outpacing the index’s 3% decline. The main driver is the epic surge in crude prices, which have roughly doubled already this year due to the war with Iran. Here’s
Energy bills could still see a substantial rise in the summer despite the ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran, experts have warned. The two countries agreed to the eleventh-hour proposal overnight, announcing a deal less than two hours before president Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The effective
The UK’s largest energy and home services provider has shared an update for customers British Gas answered questions about UK energy prices (Image: Getty) British Gas has issued an update for customers amid the Iran war ‘energy crisis.’ The energy supplier broke down how UK bill payers could be affected by market changes in a
Dr Xand van Tulleken appeared on BBC Morning Live to share how simply changing your washing machine temperature setting can slash laundry energy costs by more than 60 per cent Alice Sjoberg Social News Reporter 13:55, 08 Apr 2026Updated 13:55, 08 Apr 2026 Changing the settings on your washing machine could slash the electricity usage
A proof-of-concept AI system could cut energy use by around 100 times when compared with today’s large language models (LLMs), a team from Tufts University has said. AI currently consumes massive of amounts of energy because training and running LLMs requires thousands of specialised GPUs running continuously in data centres. In the US, it’s estimated
Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email The global energy crisis sparked by the US-Israeli war on Iran could accelerate a shift towards renewable and nuclear power, the head of the International Energy Agency said. Fatih Birol
Energy giant bp has announced the appointment of Carol Howle as its deputy chief executive officer (CEO). She has already taken on the new role and will oversee the company’s ongoing portfolio review and long term strategy development and will continue to lead Supply, Trading and Shipping (ST&S). The company’s strategy and sustainability team will
A residential solar panel installation project done by SolAra. Nearly two years since its inception, SolAra Services Limited is steadily building a reputation in Jamaica’s renewable energy sector, distinguishing itself through a structured, project-driven approach to solar delivery — one defined by precision, professionalism and accountability. Co-founded by Rickado Brown and Charles Reid, the Kingston-based
Biomass is considered climate-friendly by the government because the emissions it generates from burning wood pellets are offset by the planting of new trees over decades. British politicians of all stripes have backed Drax’s biomass over the past decade, arguing that the reliable energy it provides is essential to meeting the country’s needs. “Drax power station plays a critical role in