Plug-in solar is having its moment in the spotlight. But how much power can these mini devices actually generate? Solar is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing forms of renewable energy, cushioning Europe from the crippling costs of fossil fuel reliance. A recent analysis from SolarPower Europe found that harnessing sunlight for energy saved the […]
The kiwi initiative is part of a quest to rid the island nation of introduced predators by the year 2050. The kiwi, New Zealand’s sacred national bird, vanished from the hills around Wellington more than a century ago. Now the capital’s residents are waging an improbable citizen campaign to return the endangered flightless birds to […]
Europe dominated the Santa Marta fossil fuel summit. Here are the key takeaways. The current energy crisis has exposed how deeply countries remain dependent on imported fossil fuels – and the risks that come with it. Against this backdrop, 56 countries gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia, for the first international conference dedicated to mapping a […]
The world’s third-largest oil producer has the capacity to increase its output by almost 50 per cent, according to industry estimates. The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC marks one of the most significant shifts in global energy politics in years, raising questions about oil supply, market stability and the pace of the energy […]
At least 95% of Europe was hotter than normal in 2025, the latest European State of the Climate report from Copernicus reveals. Very few places in Europe escaped rising heat in 2025, with at least 95 per cent of the continent recording above-average temperatures, according to the latest European State of the Climate report from […]
Eastern Africa’s Turkana Rift is known both for its rich record of early human fossils and for intense volcanic activity driven by shifting tectonic plates. Now, scientists report that the crust beneath this region has thinned far more than previously understood, pointing to the long term breakup of the African continent and offering a fresh […]
Scientists have developed a new model purporting to skillfully predict El Niño and La Niña 15 months ahead of time. The first three months of 2026 were the fourth warmest on record, despite weak La Niña conditions suppressing temperatures. The start of the year has also seen record-low sea ice cover in the Arctic. Now, […]
The 1987 Montreal Protocol is often described as the most successful environmental treaty ever created. It has led to a steady global phaseout of chemicals that once damaged the ozone layer and increased risks such as skin cancer. Research led by MIT has shown that cutting these ozone-depleting substances is allowing the ozone layer to […]
The atmosphere plays a major role in spreading microplastics across the planet, carrying these tiny particles to even the most remote regions. People and animals can inhale them, raising concerns about potential health effects. Once airborne, microplastics can also fall back to Earth, adding to pollution in oceans and soils around the world. A new […]
Data also shows that price impacts grow stronger when more renewables come online. As Europe faces an energy crisis amid volatile fossil fuel markets, investments in renewables have proved vital to shielding consumers and businesses from the worst price hikes. Since 2019, Spain has doubled its wind and solar capacity, adding over 40 GW – […]
