Climate change drives surge in global energy demand

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Energy sector myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The world’s appetite for energy rose faster than usual last year because record high global temperatures meant more power was used for cooling, underscoring the vicious cycle between climate change and energy use.Half of the increase in global emissions from energy last year was down to 2024 being the hottest year on record, the International Energy Agency said on Monday. Overall..