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EPA found only 27 of 219 plants needed upgrades; 71 later got exemptions as Donald Trump scrapped mercury limitsAlmost all coal-fired power plants in the US had the ability to comply with rules limiting their emission of dangerous pollutants such as mercury that can cause brain damage in children. […]

Nearly 40% of shoppers abandon purchases over wasteful packaging. This guide ranks 10 sustainable packaging suppliers for 2026, with certifications, strengths, and practical selection tips. Read the full article: Best Eco-Friendly Custom Packaging Companies: Which Certifications Actually Prove It? […]

Families are ‘struggling with cost of heating their homes’, letter says as Trump repeatedly pledges to slash utility billsAs energy prices for US households soar nationwide, Democratic and progressive lawmakers are calling on the energy department to end its plan to double exports of […]

Yorkshire plant has been criticised for taking material from some of British Columbia’s most environmentally important forestsThe owner of Drax power plant has started reducing the amount of Canadian wood pellets it burns, and will stop burning trees from British Columbia entirely within the […]

Winter storms frequently cause widespread power outages. Learn how to prepare your home, stay safe, and choose the right backup power solution for emergency use. Read the full article: How to Prepare for Winter Power Outages: Backup Power That Keeps Your Home Saf […]

Thinktank proposes councils stop using private contractors in attempt to improve quality and spendingCouncils should train up their own workers to install insulation in England’s draughty houses, and offer home upgrades street by street, beginning in the most deprived areas, according to […]

A new mini power station and lithium extraction facility near Redruth are set to bolster green energy and create jobsJust outside the perimeter fence stand the hulking remains of grand stone engine houses, a testament to Cornwall’s proud tin and copper mining history.But inside is a shiny new […]

Group says case far from over after being found liable for defamation and other claims brought by energy firmA North Dakota judge has said he will order Greenpeace to pay damages expected to total $345m in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline from nearly a decade ago, a […]

French utility to acquire owner of electricity cables and power lines across London, south-east and east of EnglandA French utility has agreed to buy the owner of the electricity cables and power lines across London, the south-east and the east of England in a deal worth […]

Coalition government agrees to remove parts of controversial law and allow homes to rely on fossil fuels Germany’s coalition government has been accused of abandoning its climate targets after agreeing to scrap parts of a contentious heating law mandating the use of renewables in favour of a […]

Americans enjoy unprecedented comfort—but at a growing environmental cost. This article examines sustainable consumption models and real-world examples that can help communities reduce waste and regenerate natural systems. Read the full article: Rethinking Consumption Models for a More […]

UK Climate Change Committee voices concern over Scotland’s progress on decarbonising buildings and reliance on unproved technologies Scotland has finally produced realistic short-term plans on cutting its climate emissions, but there is “real concern” about the credibility of its […]

Changes to planning rules would limit scope of English councils and prevent them pursuing improvements to low-carbon homesThe government has been accused of bowing to lobbying by housebuilders, in proposals that would prevent English local authorities from pursuing improvements to low-carbon homes […]

Armed groups and a state-owned refinery’s oil leaks have displaced Barrancabermeja’s fishing community and poisoned a paradise once full of manatees and jaguarsStanding on her wooden canoe, a machete in her hand, Yuly Velásquez hacks away at reeds matted with blackened sludge. […]

Without federal climate regulation, fossil fuel industry may be more vulnerable to local lawsuitsThe Trump administration’s repeal of a foundational climate determination could clear a path for new litigation and policies targeting big oil, legal experts say.Earlier this month, Donald […]

Exclusive: Documents show Andrea Jenkyns asked how she could help firm after major gas find in LincolnshireLincolnshire’s Reform party mayor, Dame Andrea Jenkyns, has courted the head of an American oil and gas dynasty in the hope of bringing fracking to the county, the Guardian can […]

Ofgem says about 140 proposed projects, driven by AI use, could require more power than current peak demandThe amount of power being sought by new datacentre projects in Great Britain would exceed the national current peak electricity consumption, according to an industry watchdog.Ofgem said about […]

OpenAI CEO also downplayed concerns about how much water datacenters require at AI summit in IndiaThe OpenAI boss, Sam Altman, has tried to ease concerns about how much power is used by artificial intelligence models by comparing it to the amount of energy required by human […]

Environmental groups warn that weakening air toxics and mercury standards will lead to higher health-related costsThe Trump administration announced on Friday it would roll back air regulations for power plants limiting mercury and hazardous air toxics at an event in Kentucky, a move it says will […]

The deregulation agenda being pushed by Germany’s chancellor and Italy’s prime minister is economically and ethically flawedWhen the European Union launched its green deal in 2019, putting into law the goal of climate neutrality by the middle of the century, it showed strategic […]

Exclusive: Cross-party group ‘deeply concerned’ power plant may have misled ministers and regulators over source of wood pelletsEd Miliband is under pressure from MPs to suspend subsidies worth £2m a day paid to the owner of the Drax power plant in North Yorkshire after court […]

With Trump blocking Venezuelan oil imports and old power plants breaking down, the island – with Chinese help – is turning to solar and wind to bolster its fragile energy systemIntense heat hangs over the sugarcane fields near Cuba’s eastern coast. In the village of Herradura, a […]

A tense return to the disaster foregrounds the heroism of the ‘Fukushima 50’ while raising questions about corporate secrecy and nuclear safetyThe terrifying story of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear accident of 2011, caused by a cataclysmic earthquake and tsunami, is retold by British […]

Choosing the right Water for Injection production system is critical for compliance and long-term performance. This guide compares leading WFI providers, technologies and key evaluation criteria for biopharmaceutical facilities. Read the full article: What Are the Top-Rated Solutions for Producing […]