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Third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Murat Kurum, as priorities set out for this year’s UN climate summitThe world should aim to meet a third of its energy needs from electricity within a decade to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the host of the next UN […]

Datacentre off Shanghai coast uses less power and water than land-based equivalent The world’s first wind-powered underwater datacentre has started operations off the coast of Shanghai, as China presses forwards with solutions for energy challenges created by the country’s artificial […]

We cannot afford to make the same mistake as we did with gas. If tech companies are going to use our land, energy and water for AI, they must pay their fair share of taxFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOver the past few […]

Australia leads world in residential solar per capita with 22GW installed but commercial and industrial sector has deployed only a quarter of thatFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s revolution in rooftop […]

Australians are world leaders in rooftop solar and home batteries - but greater energy efficiency could make them a triple threatChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing […]

Extended heat waves do more than wilt leaves — they disrupt photosynthesis, damage root systems, and threaten entire garden ecosystems. Here's what's happening to your plants and how to help them survive. Read the full article: What Happens to Plants During Extended Heat Waves? […]

Experts say increased use of crops for fuel is ‘dangerous game’ that could send food price inflation soaringDemand for biofuels is likely to leap by nearly a third this year, which could send food price inflation soaring further and push the world closer to a global food crisis.More […]

US president announces plans for two new coal plants, in Alaska and West Virginia, using Defense Production ActDonald Trump is using wartime presidential authority to hand $700m to coal-fired power plants in the US, the latest move by the president to bolster what he called “clean, beautiful […]

Some will question its credibility – but the alternative future to the one imagined in the Global Justice Report is far more bleak‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survivalIn our increasingly dystopian world, who […]

Government rejects offshore rubbish being shipped to Fiji and burned after opposition from traditional landowners and tourism operatorsThe Fijian government has rejected a plan by an Australian billionaire to burn rubbish for energy in Fiji after backlash from traditional landowners and tourism […]

While many US city councils have passed moratoriums, Monterey Park is first where residents have voted on a banSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailResidents in Monterey Park, California, became the first in the US to vote on a permanent ban on datacenters on Tuesday, and early results […]

How to change the energy market from within. Plus: Is Iran Trump’s Vietnam?• Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressLast week, as the war in Iran continued to choke global oil supplies, the UK government announced a 13% increase in the cap on energy prices. But it was […]

Investigation reveals regulator let firms off the hook on cleanup bonds despite backlog that will take decades to clearWhen Christiaan van Woudenberg moved to Erie, Colorado, in 2007, he never imagined he would become an anti-fracking activist. He simply thought he was buying his dream home – […]

Cllr Lucy Shaw says councils could take up many policies to help, including more support for rooftop solar installationsYour editorial is right that the government could be doing more to help with the cost of living (The Guardian view on Britain’s coming energy shock: mini-measures […]

While Westminster’s attention is focused on Andy Burnham and Makerfield, another pivotal byelection is taking place in Scotland’s north-eastThe coming byelection in Makerfield, from where Andy Burnham aspires to make rapid progress towards Downing Street, is perhaps the most […]

Grattan Institute calls on Labor to set policies that will further reduce the use of gas in order to meet net zero targetsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereAfter more than a half a century of growth, the use of gas in Australia has peaked […]

Labour leadership hopeful says NI reduction for firms could ‘incentivise’ hiring, particularly of younger people Wes Streeting has backed calls for national insurance cuts for businesses, and for the government to drill for oil and gas in the North Sea.The former health secretary and […]

Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policiesThe timing was rich with symbolism. As intense heatwaves pummelled Europe and Asia, and oil markets around the world leapt and sputtered, the two big chimneys of one of […]

Guardian investigation shows how US presidency blurs line between policy and enrichment of American ruling family and those around itOn a graffitied Sarajevo backstreet, a path leads past an overgrown patch of garden to a white door. Beyond is the registered office of a company that is on the brink […]

More than 400,000 batteries have been installed under the cheaper home batteries scheme. Here’s how to get the best bang for your buckChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for […]

Clean power remains essential. But until it arrives, Britain must stop LNG made scarce by the Iran war setting gas and electricity prices The US-Israel war on Iran will drive household energy costs in Britain to their highest level in two years over the summer. This has given fresh impetus to calls […]

Power grid instability can strike without warning, putting your devices, appliances, and daily routine at risk. Here's how to build a more resilient home that keeps running when the grid doesn't. Read the full article: How to Create a Home Resilient to Power Fluctuations […]

Upgrading to an energy-efficient AC can lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint — but the upfront cost doesn't have to stop you. Here's how to make it happen, even with a low credit score. Read the full article: Sweating the Costs? Why Energy-Efficient AC Upgrades Will Pay Off All […]

Outdated water systems in biopharmaceutical manufacturing carry hidden risks — from compliance failures to unsustainable utility costs. This post breaks down the difference between purified water and WFI, and highlights the top systems helping facilities modernize. Read the full article: […]