Energy
Tracking the shift in global energy finance and investment away from fossil fuels and toward renewables
Coal will be a central pillar of COP31, wherever it’s held
In the shadows of COP29, two of the world’s most coal-dependent countries are still bidding to host the UN climate summit in 2026, offering what could be a unique moment to renew focus on coal, write two climate analysts
In focus: Energy in Latin America
Latin America can play ‘outsized’ role in shift from fossil fuels, report says
International Energy Agency says region could drive energy transition at home and globally, but faces challenges in finance, policy and inequality
COP28: Is Latin America ready to move away from fossil fuels?
Dubai climate summit closes with landmark agreement to transition away from fossil fuels, but vague language and loopholes may delay action
Brazil-Bolivia dam reignites debates on power in the Amazon
Communities have pushed back on a proposed hydropower project between the two countries, decrying dams’ impacts and seeking alternatives in solar
Argentina eyes a risky gamble on gas exports
Gas is in demand, for now. But Argentina’s economic woes, climate commitments and long-term outlook cast doubt on its ambitions to export LNG
