CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

โŒ•
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
50 stories
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: District of Dachau Could Produce More Solar Power

The Dachau district's environmental and traffic committee is exploring potential photovoltaic projects on public land and buildings to increase solar energy production.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Sparkasse Group and Agricultural Consortia of Italy together to support agricultural enterprises

The initiative aims to provide farmers with liquidity and support for accessing technical means and services, while promoting technological innovation and energy transition at favorable terms.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: Bavaria Will No Longer Promote Climate-Friendly Wooden Buildings

The Bavarian government has decided to end its funding program for climate-friendly wooden construction by 2026 as part of a shift to focus more on affordable housing programs.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Nikos Androulakis on TikTok: What has actually changed in the energy sector?

Nikos Androulakis, the President of the Greek Party Pasok, criticizes the government's energy policy in a TikTok video, arguing that it has not led to a fair green transition.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The government provides heating cost support for 10,000 households transitioning from briquettes to gas boilers

The South Korean government will support heating costs for 10,000 households transitioning from coal briquettes to gas boilers as part of an energy efficiency initiative.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Heating Question: Does the Heat Pump Work Even in Half-Timbered Houses?

A German homeowner considers whether to install a heat pump or green gas heating system in a half-timbered house amidst ongoing debates regarding heating solutions in Germany.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China poised to earn vast profits from global energy transition: analysts

Analysts predict that Chinese firms are set to gain significant profits from the global shift towards clean energy infrastructure investment.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland is still burning tens of millions of liters of oil โ€“ this is how Finland warms during the cold

Finland continues to rely on burning significant amounts of oil for heating during winter months, despite efforts to transition to renewable energy sources.

Mar 1 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

โ€˜Pawn Starsโ€™ boss Rick Harrison warns of silver shortage as demand surges

Rick Harrison from 'Pawn Stars' alerts to a significant silver shortage due to rising demand driven by technology and renewable energy.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

French Startup Wanted to Produce Nuclear Energy and Saw Its Dream Collapse in Six Years

The French nuclear startup Naarea, which aimed to revolutionize energy production with mini-reactors, is facing liquidation after facing severe financial challenges.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum limits oil production in favor of energy transition: How many barrels per day will be produced?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her government will limit oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day to promote a transition towards renewable energy sources.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Eesti Energia's Loss Was 83 Million Last Year Due to Major Write-downs

Eesti Energia reported an 83 million euro loss for the past year attributed to significant write-downs on oil shale assets.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gas instead of brown coal. Poles will pay for the new pillar of energy

Poland plans to transition its energy production from brown coal to gas by developing new gas blocks, which will significantly increase electricity costs for consumers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

An oil refinery defined life in this quaint California city. What happens when itโ€™s gone?

The article explores the significant impact of an oil refinery on the small city of Benicia, California, and raises questions about its future amid California's transition to clean energy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Fair transformation, or what exactly?

The article discusses the challenges and importance of the energy transition in Poland, emphasizing the need for social trust and the balance of sustainable energy, security, and affordability.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Renewable Energy under Market Pressure: Challenges and Solutions for Producers at the PSEW Forum 2026

The article discusses the challenges faced by renewable energy sources in Poland, focusing on wind and solar energy as key components of the country's energy transition.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Franceโ€™s Engie strikes deal to buy UK Power Networks for ยฃ10.5bn

Engie has announced its agreement to acquire UK Power Networks for ยฃ10.5 billion, marking a significant step in the company's growth strategy in energy transition.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: Eon Pressures the Network Agency

Eon plans to invest approximately โ‚ฌ48 billion by 2030 to expand electricity networks in response to growing demands from renewable energy sources and industrial shifts to electrification.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: Eon invests more in power grids

Eon, Europe's largest power grid operator, is planning to significantly increase its investment in power networks, targeting โ‚ฌ48 billion from 2026 to 2030 to accommodate renewable energy sources and new data centers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Electricity meter countdown for nearly 150,000 Brits before summer 'switch off'

Nearly 150,000 households in the UK are facing a shift to smart meters, as outdated electricity meters risk losing vital heating and hot water control before a summer cut-off.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Global orderbook: The shipping community votes for fossil fuels

The global ship orderbook reveals that fossil fuels continue to dominate shipping, with around 93%-97% of new vessels still set to rely on oil or LNG.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

The Brain Behind EU Climate Policy: 'We Risk Becoming Vassal States'

Frans Timmermans warns that without a unified energy transition, Europe risks becoming subordinate to superpowers like the USA, Russia, and China.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Europe in the new geopolitical landscape, from soft power to strategic autonomy

The article discusses Europe's transition from soft power to a more integrated approach to security and strategy amid global instability.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Chinese company fights to maintain ownership stake in controversial Greenland mining project

A Chinese state-owned company is taking legal action to preserve its ownership stake in a mining project in Greenland that has drawn significant public attention.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Although coal mining has ended in the Czech Republic, mining is still studied in Ostrava

Coal mining in the Czech Republic has officially ceased, but studies and research related to mining continue in Ostrava.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Energy Transition Also Requires Intelligence

The article discusses the significance of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the energy transition, emphasizing that effective implementation of technological advancements requires the strategic use of information and data.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metlen: New hybrid project of 198 MW in the United Kingdom

Metlen is undertaking a new 198 MW hybrid project in the UK for Cero Generation and Enso Energy as part of its commitment to support the country's energy transition.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

SILAB 2026: There is no energy transformation without a digital revolution

A conference organized by UNEP/GRID Warsaw emphasized the necessity of digital transformation in achieving energy transition amidst regulatory and technological changes in Europe.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Many challenges and an increasingly loud question about reform

Local governments in Poland face numerous challenges, including security, investment funding, education, healthcare, demographic changes, and energy transformations, raising questions about the future of regional authorities.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Energy transition without natural gas: vision of the future or leap into the void?

Ecuador grapples with the feasibility of a real energy transition without natural gas, questioning if renewable energy sources alone can meet the country's needs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: The Hidden Price Tag of Kenya's Green Shift

The article discusses the financial challenges faced by businesses in Kenya as they transition to sustainability amid high costs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The fossil industry is a beast cornered, says sociologist Vojtฤ›ch Pecka

Sociologist Vojtฤ›ch Pecka discusses the challenges faced by the fossil fuel industry in the context of climate change.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Strategic Minerals: Africa Faces the Challenge of Fair Contracts

Africa is navigating the complex landscape of securing fair contracts in the global demand for strategic minerals key to energy transition.

Feb 22 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

FT: Greece seeks a central role in the European natural gas market

An article highlights Greece's ambition to establish itself as a key entry point for LNG imports into Europe amid the transition to ban Russian natural gas.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Selecting Companies to Become โ€˜Leading Circular Economy Modelsโ€™ Minimizing Resource Consumption

The Korean Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment is recruiting companies that heavily generate waste to support the transition to a circular economy.

Feb 22 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil and India sign agreement on critical minerals, rare earths, and energy transition

Brazil and India have signed an agreement to cooperate on critical minerals and rare earths, with a focus on technology exchange and strategic partnerships.

Feb 21 โ€ข 23:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Europe's green transition is now a matter of energy security

The article discusses how Europe's transition to green energy needs to focus on energy security, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Cold Winter Challenges Helsinki, Which Switched from Coal to Wood and Electricity - Air Quality Improved

Helsinki faces challenges this winter as it adjusts to a coal-free heating system while noting improvements in air quality.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Energy Transition a Matter of Survival - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizes that the energy transition is essential for both survival and development, urging coordinated global action against climate change.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

There is a missing piece in the green transition. Now it stands on a field north of Viborg

The article discusses the challenges of renewable energy reliance during periods of low sunlight and wind, highlighting a cold gathering in the countryside near Viborg.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To Become an AI Powerhouse and Achieve Energy Transition... Electricity Market Restructuring Must Accelerate

Experts emphasize the urgent need for restructuring South Korea's electricity market to support energy transition and increased power demands from AI integration.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

New leader in global climate policy. China stops hiding its intentions

The article discusses China's emerging role as a leader in global climate policy, highlighting its strategies and local leadership contributions to climate transformation.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Indicted for administrative malfeasance, the leadership of Teresa Ribera accused of 'free reign' environmental policies for renewable energy companies

The leadership of Spain's ecological transition minister Teresa Ribera faces accusations of administrative malpractice related to unpermitted photovoltaic installations in protected natural areas.

Feb 20 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Storage providers sound the alarm: Is the big hangover coming after the battery tsunami?

Major energy companies in Germany are raising concerns over potential multi-billion euro investments being jeopardized due to new regulatory measures regarding battery storage costs.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Trump Administration issues an ultimatum to the International Energy Agency to renounce climate policies

The Trump administration has pressured the International Energy Agency to abandon its climate policies, facing resistance from Spain, France, and the UK who support the agency's role in energy transition.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Guterres defends renewables while Trump threatens to leave the International Energy Agency for promoting the green transition

UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres emphasizes the importance of renewable energy in the face of Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from the International Energy Agency.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Pressing the International Energy Agency to abandon the energy transition

The U.S. Energy Secretary threatens to withdraw from the International Energy Agency if discussions on energy transition continue, claiming it undermines the agency's mission.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Polish electricity in 2025: the development of renewable energy, the decline of coal, and nuclear energy getting closer

Poland's energy transformation sees renewable energy reach nearly one-third of electricity production in 2025, marking a significant decline in coal dependency.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NDDC unveils CNG conversion training programme for 400 youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission has launched a training programme aimed at equipping 400 youths with skills in Compressed Natural Gas vehicle conversion.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Atlantic Canadaโ€™s offshore wind potential is massive, but less than projected: report

A new report reveals that while Atlantic Canada has great potential for offshore wind energy, the actual energy output may not meet previous political projections due to various limiting factors.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:52 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

๐Ÿ“ก

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.