Why the new ‘solar superpowers’ will probably be petro‑states in the Gulf
A legacy in fossil fuels is likely to help even in the era of renewable energy.
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Climate change: six positive news stories you probably missed in 2018
We asked climate researchers to peer through the smog and highlight some positive stories from 2018.
Here comes the sun: explosion in solar power beckons
Is solar power the technology of the future? It is certainly the fastest-growing energy generation technology in the UK. By the early 2020s, according to a new report, it will be cost-competitive with…
The only way is up, as new tech sheds light on the future of food
The challenges of growing enough food to feed the world have grown more severe in the 21st century. We need to feed more people with limited agricultural land and resources. We need to make better use…
Germany’s green power surge has come at a massive cost
Germany is well on its way towards having a predominantly green electricity supply. The transition from nuclear and fossil fuel electricity to using renewables is happening faster than anyone had anticipated…
Liverpool: huge tidal power plant on the Mersey could make city a renewable energy hotspot
A proposed ‘tidal barrage’ could exploit the Mersey Estuary’s strong tides and narrow mouth.
What’s the carbon footprint of owning pet fish? An expert explains
New research reveals the environmental impact of keeping tropical fish as household pets – but there are ways to reduce it.
We’re ‘green chemists’ – why we think this emerging science can transform the way the world uses its resources
Chemists have been working on new approaches to reducing waste and finding new functions for existing materials.
Here’s how smart power could help the UK reach 100% renewable energy
Britain’s future could be bright – but first the grid needs a major upgrade.
Fact Check: are fewer people switching gas or electricity company?
The Conservatives claim the energy market is broken. Are they right?