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Hormuz Strait Crisis Drives Surge in Global Biofuel Demand
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026 has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, pushing Brent crude from $70 to as much as $120 per barrel. With more than 20 million barrels of oil passing…
South Korea’s gas battery converts greenhouse gases into electricity while capturing emissions
Scientists in South Korea have developed a new gas battery capable of turning greenhouse gases into electricity while capturing harmful emissions. The device, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator (GCEG), was created by researchers at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul.…
World Cities Report 2026: Pathways Through the Housing Crisis
The global housing crisis has deepened after decades of underinvestment, rapid urban growth, economic instability, and displacement caused by wars and climate disasters. According to recent estimates, up to 3.4 billion people worldwide lack safe and adequate housing, while more…
A call to stop the global housing crisis: the World Urban Forum in Baku
More than 40,000 delegates from 182 countries will gather in Baku from May 17 to 22 for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, as UN-Habitat warns of a worsening global housing crisis. According to the agency, nearly 3…
How Experts Plan to Make Cities Less Car-Crowded
Cities around the world are looking for ways to reduce car dependence and improve urban life, with experts highlighting cleaner air, safer streets and lower fuel reliance as key benefits. Researchers say expanding reliable public transport is the first step,…
Geopolitical Tensions Could Speed Up the Global Clean Energy Boom
The recent disruption of global oil supply chains is accelerating an unexpected trend: the global transition toward renewable energy. As geopolitical tensions and instability around the Strait of Hormuz threaten nearly one-fifth of global oil trade, advocates of wind and…
Balkan Battery Day to Spotlight Rapid Growth of Energy Storage Across Southeast Europe
Battery energy storage systems are rapidly moving from early-stage ambition to commercial reality across the Balkans, with gigawatt-scale project pipelines now emerging in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and neighbouring markets. Against this backdrop, senior developers, utilities, investors, policymakers and technology providers…
Germany Launches $5.85 Billion Initiative To Reduce Heavy Industry Emissions
Germany will provide up to €5 billion ($5.85 billion) in funding this year to help steel, cement and chemical companies reduce industrial carbon emissions. The support will be distributed through 15-year “carbon contracts for difference,” designed to cover the higher…
USGBC Launches 2026 LEED for Cities Cohort Across 17 U.S. Communities
The U.S. Green Building Council has announced its 2026 LEED for Cities cohort, bringing together 17 local governments across the United States to advance sustainable urban development, resilience and quality of life. The initiative supports municipalities in pursuing certification under…
New Circularity Gap Report 2026 Reveals €25.4 Trillion Annual Loss from Linear Economy
A new edition of the Circularity Gap Report 2026, published by Circle Economy in partnership with Deloitte Netherlands, highlights the масштаб of economic losses linked to today’s “take-make-waste” model. According to the analysis, the global economy loses an estimated €25.4…