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Normale Ansicht

Iran Shock Jolts Asia and Europe to Speed Up Energy Transition

From the Yom Kippur war to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, history shows that major events in the oil and gas markets can drive enduring changes to the global energy mix, as governments and consumers look for new, more stable sources.

Walter Serrano, a 39-year old nurse, does a routine check of his solar installation in Manila, Philippines, May 12, 2026. Photographer: VEEJAY VILLAFRANCA

How the Iran War Is Boosting Clean Energy in Asia and Europe

The conflict is Asia’s “Ukraine moment”

Floating solar panels on the sea in Goheung, South Korea, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. South Korean inflation decelerated by more than expected in February, easing domestic concerns for a central bank that’s also closely monitoring offshore risks including sharper U.S. policy tightening. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg

Iran Conflict Sparks Global Rush For Critical Fertilizers

A third of global fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, while gas from the region is crucial to production of nutrients for global agriculture.

Costs are already high, and urea supplies in places like the US are tight due to tariffs. Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg

“I Wouldn’t Want That Job”: The Meteorologists Who Help Decide When Utilities Cut Power

This is what it’s like to work in some of the highest-stakes jobs in weather forecasting.

Senior Director of Meteorology Operations and Fire Sites Scott Strenfel in the Meteorology and Fire Science room at PG&E’s Applied Technology Services building in San Ramon, California, US, on Thursday, July 17. Photographer: Manuel Orbegozo

How the Winter Olympics Are Adapting in a Hotter World

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The world's premier winter sports event is facing a future with more heat and less snow.

November 20, 2024, Bormio, Lombardy, Italy: Few snow and a snow cannon are seen on the STELIVO in BORMIO during the World Press Briefing Tour ahead of the MILANO CORTINA 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS in Italy. Alpine Skiing and Ski Mountaineering are the Olympic disciplines that will take place in Bormio during the next Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina 2026 (Credit Image: � Mickael Chavet/ZUMA Press Wire) Photographer: Mickael Chavet/ZUMA Press Wire
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