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Energy Transition
Big Oil remains split on the timeline for peak demand but in the meantime renewable technology from nuclear power to heat pumps and batteries is forging ahead, while architects are working on more sustainable buildings. There is still a question mark however over the supply of key raw materials: a problem the market alone cannot fix, says IEA chief Fatih Birol

Critical minerals constraints are a wake-up call on energy security
Markets alone will not ensure secure a reliable supply of key materials needed for high-tech industries, says IEA chief Fatih Birol

Big Oil faces up to its sunset era
The sector remains split on the timeline for peak oil and how to respond

Trump plans to delay TikTok ban for a third time
US president will sign an executive order this week extending deal deadline by 90 days