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For some, the impact is already being felt but others remain in limbo over their energy security and are hostage to an unlikely de-escalationDon’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt remains a confusing situation, but the strait of Hormuz now appears to have been closed […]

Exclusive: Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026Middle East crisis – live updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s top 100 oil and gas companies banked more than $30m every hour in […]

The International Monetary Fund is forecasting a range of possible global economic scenarios due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. IMF’s chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, says: ‘Our adverse scenario assumes further disruption, leading to higher energy prices and […]

Report by Common Wealth argues rest of the world should pay for country’s transition as reparative climate financeCuba could beat the US’s crippling energy blockade for ever with just an $8bn investment in renewable energy. And the rest of the world should pay for it.Those are the bold […]

With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundantGreat Britain households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soarGreat Britain is on the brink of a record-breaking summer for renewable energy, which could lead to the first […]

Congressman says keeping gas supplies at home could lower costs for Americans amid price hikes sparked by warAmid historic jumps in gas prices triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran, the California congressman Ro Khanna is to introduce legislation on Tuesday that would ban the export of gasoline […]

Australia is well behind other countries in embracing clean cars – it’s past time we kicked into gear on going electricWant to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter hereFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesIt is […]

Researchers examined trends in 10 global cities, with Sydney’s summer growing at two-and-a-half times the averageScientist Ted Scott could feel that summers in his home state of Minnesota were not what they used to be.With the climate crisis accelerating, Scott could feel and see the seasons […]

The government hails the ‘green revolution’ as a solution to economic decline, but some young jobseekers say the rhetoric does not match their experienceOn paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the perfect candidate for a role in the UK’s burgeoning green energy sector. He has high […]

Premier Chris Minns says policy will help road users save money while making Australia more resilient to future energy shocksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnother 1,000 electric vehicle chargers will arrive in New […]

The Iran war has exposed the country’s reliance on fossil fuels – and its wilful neglect of people’s basic needsUp in the driver’s seat of a lime green CLAAS tractor, a young man called Dylan told me he was the second tractor to arrive on O’Connell Street, […]

Transition to a cleaner future takes time and we need supplies that are the least polluting and have the lowest costUK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soarTerrific news: despite turmoil in the strait of Hormuz, the UK will have sufficient supplies of gas to meet […]

Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower billsRun the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar powerThe UK needs more North Sea gas, not greater reliance on US imports | Nils PratleyHouseholds will be called on […]

Engine-maker CEO hails ‘critical milestone’ for company in race to deliver SMR technology built at Wylfa plant on AngleseyRolls-Royce has secured up to £599m from Britain’s national wealth fund as it races to develop the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors.The […]

Swedish retailer continued to advertise partnership with Soly and failed to offer me any adviceI am one of many left thousands of pounds out of pocket after signing up for solar panels via Ikea’s website late last year.Ikea had partnered with the European installer Soly, and the fact the […]

In both Republican and Democratic states, scepticism and hostility towards an unregulated construction boom is growingWhen blue-collar Trump voters and Maga-friendly midwest states join the same cause as Bernie Sanders and liberal California teachers, something novel is afoot. Last month it was the […]

Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from JulyBritish households are turning to green home energy upgrades in record numbers to try to keep bills down as the Iran crisis sends global oil and gas prices soaring, data from leading energy […]

The Ukraine war on our doorstep is a constant threat. Contaminated drinking water is a dangerous new twistIn the second week of March, the nature vlogger Ilie Cojocari went out to film the arrival of spring on the Nistru (Dniester) river, 70 metres away from his home in Naslavcea, a village […]

Labour’s deals with private companies will ride roughshod over a wilderness so remote there are no people to defend itYes, the world is getting hotter, and yes, Britain should produce more renewable energy. But what should be the price of that principle?The Cambrian mountains in mid-Wales are […]

Delta Electricity’s Chain Valley project is the first coalmine development considered by the planning commission since the state enshrined net zero emissions by 2050 in lawFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn […]

Food waste costs the average American $728 a year — and most of it starts at home. This guide covers practical storage tips for produce, meat, pantry staples and leftovers to help you keep food fresher, longer. Read the full article: How to Store Food Properly to Extend Shelf Life and Avoid […]

Community recycling programs are transforming how cities manage waste — from neighborhood drives and composting initiatives to educational campaigns that boost household participation. Find out how grassroots efforts are making a real difference in urban sustainability. Read the full article: […]

Packaging decisions can make or break a growing business — both financially and environmentally. This article breaks down how to choose sustainable materials, right-size your packaging, and build a strategy that scales with your business while keeping your environmental footprint in check. […]

The BLUETTI Elite 300 is a compact 3kWh portable power station designed for home backup, RV travel, and off-grid energy. In this hands-on review, we examine its performance, charging speed, solar compatibility, and real-world usability to see how it compares with other high-capacity portable power […]