The urgent need for a transition to renewable energy has become increasingly evident as the consequences of climate change continue to unfold worldwide. Countries like Spain are facing political challenges that cast doubt on their commitment to renewable energy, with opposition parties advocating for more use of fossil fuels. Additionally, a UN environment report was reportedly 'hijacked' by the US and other governments over the issue of fossil fuels, as they derailed the agreement on a global environment study. Furthermore, Shell is facing its first UK legal claim over the climate impacts of fossil fuels, as survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company. On a different note, the California Coastal Commission approved a significant land deal to extend the last remaining nuclear plant in the state through 2030, highlighting the coexistence of nuclear energy alongside renewable alternatives.