Scientists warn that solar capacity is being damaged, as the world clings to polluting coal power. Solar has been described as a “shining star” of the EU’s clean transition, but scientists warn that coal pollution is damaging renewables’ capacity to slash emissions. New research led by the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL) […]
Geopolitical uncertainty, supply shortages and China’s recent tax reform are threatening to send the prices of solar panels soaring. But, is it really that severe? Once an extortionate investment reserved for the ‘eco-elite’, solar has rapidly become one of the cheapest electricity sources in the world. But, are the tables about to turn? Solar photovoltaic […]
Scientists warn that climate change and habitat degradation are accelerating water loss in the Caspian Sea. The Caspian Sea is rapidly shrinking. A long-term decline in water levels has been documented through satellite observations supported by hydrological and climate research, showcasing a consistent downward trend since the mid 1990s. Along parts of Azerbaijan’s coastline, including […]
Europe has been identified as the planet’s fastest-warming continent, underlining the ‘urgency’ to reduce emissions and strengthen climate resilience. Northern and Eastern European capitals are more resilient to climate change extremes than others in Europe, according to one of the largest databases on climate adaptation. Europe has been identified as the fastest-warming continent on the planet, […]
Artificial intelligence will play a major role in helping the UAE to address issues caused by the increasing amount of extreme weather, newly appointed minister Dr Abdulla Al Mandous has declared. Dr Al Mandous, director general of the National Centre of Meteorology, said his ministerial appointment reflects how deeply climate issues are embedded in the UAE’s “long-term […]
Doctors in the UAE have sent out a safety plea to the public as temperatures soar ahead of the sizzling summer season. The mercury has been on the rise across the Emirates in recent days, with the temperature reaching a scorching 46.1°C in Al Shawamekh, Abu Dhabi, last Wednesday. The sweltering conditions have prompted medics […]
Harnessing the power of just one per cent of superhot rocks could provide more than eight times the current global electricity generation. Deep beneath the Earth’s surface lies an immense source of energy that scientists believe could help power a low-carbon future. A growing number of researchers and energy companies are now racing to unlock […]
Between 2002 and 2020, Antarctica lost roughly 149 billion metric tonnes of ice each year, according to NASA. Scientists have finally identified the ‘triple whammy’ behind Antarctica’s dramatic collapse, shedding new light on the chain reaction that has pushed its sea ice to record lows. A new study found that a combination of deep ocean […]
The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it. Clean energy can provide reliable, around-the-clock electricity at prices that rival fossil fuels, as the war on Iran forces Europe to re-think its reliance. A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) […]
The last major El Niño event saw a string of heat records, and scientists fear warming seas signal more extreme weather to come. This April was one of the hottest on record for both the land and the seas. With the world’s oceans heating up again, scientists say a powerful El Niño could push global temperatures even […]
