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How ‘solar bonds’ could cut your energy bills without upfront installation costs
A solar bonds scheme could absorb the financial impact of rooftop solar, while keeping your energy bill savings.
Heatwaves and secret emissions: Why nuclear power may not be as ‘green’ as you think
The war on Iran has triggered calls to double down on nuclear power. But is it really ‘clean’, can Europe’s energy grid cope and will it survive the wrath of climate change?
Europe’s scorching summer has ‘charged’ the Mediterranean Sea. What weather will September bring?
Weather forecasters have warned that parts of Europe will be entering “flash-flood season” following a blistering summer.
El Niño could be 'strongest in living memory'. When will Europe feel its wrath?
Experts warn that 2027 could be the hottest year on record globally, as a powerful El Niño clashes with human-caused climate change.
Ash clouds, lava flows and fertile soil: What are the effects of Mount Etna’s eruptions?
Human activities produce 100 times the carbon dioxide of the planet’s volcanic eruptions, according to NASA.
‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days
A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis.
Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could cut the number of heatwave days and reduce air con reliance
“Harvesting rainwater from roofs and using it strategically for cooling could provide a practical way to reduce both energy demand and urban temperatures.”
Batteries can save Europe’s solar and wind power from being wasted. But are they a blackout risk?
A new report claims that the battery boom could trigger power outages, but experts say the risk is ‘tiny’.
How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants
Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.
Europe’s hydropower nears ‘all-time-low’ as summer drought worsens. Is gas the only backup?
“We are simply missing one-third of the water volume that our hydropower plants would normally process.”
Inside Europe’s EV boom: Are we prepared for more than a million batteries to reach end-of-life?
Experts are calling for recycling technology to “rapidly expand” as millions of EV batteries are set to die in the coming years.
Solar car parks could cut electricity bills by €32,00 a year. Why is Europe so resistant?
Solar car parks are popping up across Europe, but not every country seems to think they’re a smart investment.
Behind Europe’s mega fires: Would France and Spain still be ablaze if it weren’t for climate change?
Climate change made recent fire-prone conditions at least twice as likely in southwestern France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain, new analysis shows.
Southern Europe is dealing with fewer blazes but ‘greater’ wildfire risk. Is there a solution?
A major new study warns that Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece are experiencing more ‘fire-promoting’ weather.
Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in Germany – but negative electricity prices still rife
Despite several setbacks to electrification, Germany is expected to phase out coal much faster than originally planned.
How beavers are quietly tackling Europe’s raging wildfires and helping burnt landscapes recover
Beavers’ penchant for dam building has created natural fire breaks across Europe, which could help tackle deadly blazes.
Europe warned of ‘warmer-than-normal’ August: What’s driving blistering temperatures?
"The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.”
Why Germany keeps switching off its solar and wind farms – and three ways to stop the problem
Commercial curtailment is on the decrease across Europe, except for one particular country.
Everything you need to know about solar panel fires – including how to reduce the risk
Recent fires have been attributed to solar panels, but is the risk actually increasing across Europe?
‘Less than a minute of your time’: Driving the speed limit could save you money and cut emissions
A new study says that obeying the speed limit could save millions of euros every year, while adding just 54 seconds to the average daily commute.
Could the UK’s ‘radical’ new energy secretary put a stop to North Sea Drilling for good?
Miatta Fahnbulleh has been described as a “radical economist” who is outspoken about the climate crisis.
Wind and solar power ‘stranded’ in Europe’s outdated energy grid. Is there an ‘immediate’ solution?
“Political ambitions mean nothing if clean electrons are stranded in connection queues.”
‘A Trojan horse’: Inside the EU’s 'weakened' plan that could put the brakes on carbon emission cuts
Proposed reforms to the bloc’s emissions trading system (ETS) have been described as a “gift to polluters”.
World Cup stadiums were ‘built for yesterday’s climate’. Should the games be moved?
Experts have called on World Cup stadium owners to retrofit their buildings to better deal with blistering temperatures.
'No power for hours': What it's like living in one of the world's hottest towns with 48C days
Residents in of Earth's hottest spots share how extreme temperatures, fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels, is making daily life a gruelling challenge.
Europe's booming solar fleet has saved €20 billion in gas imports since Iran war, finds new analysis
New data shows that solar installations across Europe are cushioning the continent from volatile fossil fuel price shocks.