As Iran War Strains Fuel Supplies, Clean Energy Is Secure Energy
The Iran‑Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have halted roughly 20% of global oil and LNG flows, driving crude toward $100 a barrel and pushing U.S. gasoline above $4 per gallon. Nations that have already built domestic clean‑energy capacity—China, Pakistan, France and Spain—are experiencing far less strain on energy bills and supply security. Their investments in electric vehicles, solar, wind, hydro and nuclear provide home‑grown fuel that is cheap and immune to geopolitical disruptions. The crisis underscores clean energy’s role as a strategic hedge, not merely an environmental choice.
Why a 'No-Risk' Category Would Weaken EU's Landmark Anti-Deforestation Law (EUDR)
The European Commission will release a simplification review of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) ahead of its December 2026 start. The review faces pressure to add a "no‑risk" category that would exempt companies sourcing from countries with stable forest cover...