In brief | 15 June '26
Euronews: Energy experts warn of slow oil and gas supply recovery after Iran deal
High oil and gas prices and energy supply problems won't be solved overnight, despite Sunday's agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Table.Briefings: Climate and trade: Developing countries demand fair conditions
At the first “dialogue on trade and climate” under the UNFCCC framework, the Global South voiced strong criticism.
FT: Energy shocks push Italian businesses to decarbonise
Companies are pressing ahead with emissions cuts to boost efficiency and competitiveness.
Bloomberg: What happens to an economy when it’s too hot to work?
India is becoming a case study in how rising temperatures can undermine productivity and growth in nations that still rely heavily on physical labor.
FT: AI efficiency gains come at a high energy cost
Technology is tackling complexities that have held back progress in cutting energy waste.
NL Times: NS launches €49 per month ticket for unlimited off-peak travel this summer
NS (Dutch Railways) launches its 49 euros per month NS Flex Dal Vrij train subscription, a government-subsidised, cheap ticket to help consumers with the high fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
Bruegel: Europe must prepare for a possible oil supply crunch - Commentary
With falling commercial and emergency oil reserves, Europe’s oil price shock could soon become a volume crisis – a scenario for which it must prepare.
The Guardian: Amoc collapse could change Europe’s climate 10x faster than expected. We aren’t ready - Commentary
The system of ocean current that moves heat in the Atlantic Ocean plays a key role in regulating climate.