Global Energy Monitor

AI governance push and infrastructure backlash

12 clusters · 100 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: U.S. lawmakers weigh AI safety laws amid extinction warnings

By late August 2026, protests against OpenAI’s ‘Stargate’ initiative intensified. Demonstrators from the Oil & Gas Action Network, the Washington AI Resistance, and the Salish Sea Action Collective staged protests in Bel

Global AI infrastructure environmental and energy impacts

114 clusters · 464 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: LNG demand rises due to AI growth and QatarEnergy supply shifts

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is placing unprecedented strain on global electricity grids and water resources. To manage surging electricity demands, industry leaders like Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft a

US-China AI, semiconductor, and robotics competition

30 clusters · 148 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Chinese EV makers pivot to humanoid robotics amid market slowdown

The strategic competition between the United States and China regarding artificial intelligence and semiconductors is intensifying. While the U.S. focuses on containment and oversight, China is aggressively expanding its

US and global data center expansion meets growing backlash

74 clusters · 401 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Pennsylvania data center growth sparks political and legal disputes

The AI‑driven data‑center boom continues to clash with local concerns across the United States and globally. Resistance has expanded into rural areas, such as Rural Hall, North Carolina, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado, whe

China's renewable build-out and grid capacity challenges

40 clusters · 186 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: China's clean energy surge reduces coal use and expands exports

China’s total installed power capacity reached 4.08 TW in July 2026, an 11% year-on-year increase. A historic milestone was reached as solar PV capacity, estimated between 1,286 and 1,288 GW, surpassed coal-fired power c

Global energy and mineral market trends

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Global copper demand projected to rise 70% by 2050

Global energy and mineral markets are experiencing significant shifts driven by the energy transition and industrial demand. Recent data indicates an 11% increase in planned global coal mining capacity, reaching 2,521 mi

China energy sector expansion and infrastructure challenges

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: China advances fusion technology amid renewable energy curtailment

China is experiencing significant developments in its energy sector, characterized by rapid expansion in nuclear capacity and advancements in fusion research. Over the decade leading to 2025, China’s nuclear electricity