30+ Nations Push Clean Energy Amid Iran War, But Emissions Still Rise
Since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began in February 2026, more than 30 governments have enacted clean-energy or efficiency policies, but global emissions still rose and wind/solar investment fell in H1 2026. Solar grew in the U.S., Europe and India while China led the global investment decline. The data exposes a transition that is broadening yet still too slow for climate targets.
Source: SECTIONS The Iran war is driving clean energy development It's not enough; AP · Audacy