War Drives Interest in Alternative Energy
Our last note focused on risks in our global environment, as characterized by the World Economic Forum Global Risks Report for 2026. High Risk Demands Active Review
It’s worth noting that the report was issued in January, before the current armed conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran began in late February. Global risks have reached new heights since the war began. And as risks, the search for risk mitigation becomes even more urgent.
Bloomberg Green reports that with surging oil prices, interest in EV’s has also spiked, based on internet searches. You can read more here: Surging Gas Prices Reignite EV Interest
Perhaps even more interesting, Bloomberg Green also reports that interest in reinvigorating alternative energy capacity and investments has risen, despite the complexities inherent in deploying alternative energy at scale. Europe, in particular, is showing signs of renewed pushes for energy independence from Middle Eastern and Russian sources. You can read more here: Renewable Energy Defies Trump’s Attacks