How the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has prompted a shift in global energy systems

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published May 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM EDT

The oil crisis resulting from the United States and Israel’s war with Iran has led to countries around the world reevaluating their energy future. Some are turning to clean energy, whereas others are falling back on dirty fuels.

Jake Bittle, senior staff writer at Grist, breaks it down for Here & Now.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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