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Consumer giveaways may soften the blow from the the war on Iran. But Britain’s vulnerability demands deeper state intervention and a faster transitionRachel Reeves’s announcement of a series of cost of living measures this week shows a government trying to prove it still has agency and […]

In the country’s north, mining has ravaged Indigenous lands and lives for decades. Is history repeating itself as renewable energy schemes arrive on their doorstep?In the heart of the dry tropical forest, Maria Elena Aguilar Uriana walks past towering cacti, her ancestors’ graves, and […]

Greater working from home and hot summer temperatures believed to be driving increase in ownershipAn estimated 4m homes in the UK now have air conditioning, double the figure from three years ago as Britons complain of “unliveable” conditions during high temperatures.Portable units with […]

As conflict in Iran sends prices soaring, fossil fuel companies are seeing extraordinary gains – but the crisis may also accelerate the shift towards clean energy• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereA friend of mine was recently left in tears after filling […]

Outdated water systems in biopharmaceutical manufacturing carry hidden risks — from compliance failures to unsustainable utility costs.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: […]

Chancellor’s planning shake-up in England and Wales would ‘reduce exposure from judicial review on all but human rights grounds’Rachel Reeves is poised to fast-track clean energy projects in England and Wales with planning reforms to curb the use of judicial reviews against new […]

Not every energy-saving product lives up to its promises. This guide breaks down the upgrades that genuinely lower cooling costs and the popular ones that often fall flat. Read the full article: 3 Home Energy Upgrades That Beat the Heat, and 2 That Miss the Mark […]

Boating can be both enjoyable and environmentally responsible. Make these simple changes to protect waterways while you spend time on the water. Read the full article: Love the Water? Make Your Boating Hobby More Eco-Friendly […]

National Audit Office says potential benefits are ‘considerable but uncertain’ while risks are ‘immediate and substantial’The cost of the government’s £38bn nuclear plant in Suffolk is subject to “significant uncertainty” and may outweigh the benefits […]

Attack marks first time military action has forced a fully operating nuclear power plant to rely on backup generatorsA drone strike that cut off external power to a nuclear reactor in the United Arab Emirates this week has revived concerns over the safety of nuclear plants during wartime.Reactor no […]

Deal would create largest regulated US utility, serving 10 million customers as AI-driven demand for power surgesNextEra, a US energy giant, announced on Monday that it will buy Dominion Energy in a $67bn deal, creating what the companies say will be the world’s largest regulated utility […]

Energy security comes from using local, renewable resources to power, heat and cool communities, as Ukraine is doingDonald Trump’s unjustified war on Iran and the resulting global fuel crisis is a continuing reminder that true energy security and independence will continue to elude us so long […]

Requests for gas connections by operators amount to more than 15 terawatt hours per year, endangering climate targetsMore than 100 new datacentres in the UK plan to burn gas to generate electricity, some potentially doing so permanently.British officials say this is an inevitable consequence of a […]

China is dominating the energy transition with astonishing results, while fossil fuel fascists in the US try to turn back the clock“Farewell,” the flag-waving Chinese children chanted to Donald Trump as he strolled along the red carpet back to Air Force One at the end of his summit with […]

The GoSun Sport-E elevates solar ovens to genuinely useful cooking appliances with a unique hybrid designBaking Steel v Ooni v Gozney: I tested the three best pizza makers for home in the USSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsThe term “solar […]

Climate and transport organisations warn ministers not to ‘sleepwalk into crisis’ amid Iran war oil and gas shortagesPrivate jets should be banned and the speed limit on UK motorways reduced to 60mph as part of a pre-emptive effort to ease the looming fuel supply crisis, according to […]

By deleting photos from our phones, we can ease demand for data storage and the huge amount of electricity it uses, writes Gill Davidson, while Robert Harrison suggests the waste heat from datacentres could be repurposedIncreasing energy usage by datacentres is a concerning issue, as is the […]

Industry body says energy consumption driven by AI up 15% globally in two years as it warns of societal backlashDatacentres are consuming 6% of electricity in the UK and US, with the growing strain of AI on energy supplies prompting community resistance, according to research.The proportion of […]

US transportation secretary announces The Great American Road Trip amid transportation crises and rising fuel pricesSean Duffy, the US transportation secretary, hauled his family into a van for a wholesome, seven-month trek across the nation, which was filmed for an upcoming reality TV program, he […]

As fuel prices soar, millions of Britons could reduce their electricity costs by installing home storageConsumers across the UK are bracing for the war in the Middle East to deliver a sharp rise in home energy bills from this summer.The looming energy cost crisis has prompted a record number of […]

Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle EastIn case of any doubt about Norway’s commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy minister, […]

Oxfordshire’s Ray Valley Solar already generates clean energy for 7,000 homes, and is now crowdfunding storage to marry daylight with evening demandTucked away among hedgerows on a large field between a motorway and the River Ray, one of the UK’s largest community-owned solar parks is […]

Not all green home upgrades are created equal. This guide breaks down four high-impact improvements — from roof replacements to insulation — and shows you how to evaluate their real financial return. Read the full article: Comparing Payback Periods: Which Green Improvements Deliver the […]

Learn how small exterior issues, like poor drainage and blocked vents, can reduce efficiency, waste energy, and raise household utility bills over time. Read the full article: How Small Exterior Issues Lead to Bigger Energy Bills […]