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The impact of construction is both visible and invisible, from skylines dotted with cranes to the massive, often unseen, consumption of global resources. Part of the problem is the industry’s traditional “take-make-waste” linear model. Companies extract raw materials, then use […]

Frédéric Godemel and Ruth Brooker respond to the new European Code Against Cancer and its focus on air pollutionThe European Code Against Cancer is right to place air pollution firmly on the policy agenda, as your report highlights (Tackling air pollution should be part of government […]

The US president says higher oil prices benefit the country as Iran war pushes petrol costs above $100 per barrelSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump on Thursday shrugged off the economic toll the war in Iran is taking on gas prices across the […]

Figures from thinktank show Russia received extra €672m in revenues from oil, gas and coal during March so farBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesRussia has received €6bn (£5bn) from selling its fossil fuels in the fortnight since the start of […]

In the race to meet the demands of the energy transition, biodiversity hotspots such as Palawan in the Philippines are being increasingly mined for critical elementsHow nature is being sacrificed for mining across the world – a data visualisationMoharen Tahil Tambiling lowers himself from the […]

Exclusive: Oil at $100 a barrel means higher prices in the EU and UK, making savings for those with electric vehicles even greater, analysts sayEuropean drivers face paying an extra €220 (£190) a year at the pumps because of the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, analysts […]

Strengthen landscapes against severe weather with responsible pruning methods, resilient root systems, and environmentally conscious maintenance. Read the full article: Storm-Proofing Trees in a Warming Climat […]

Most patio cleaning wastes more water than it should. Here's how to cut runoff, avoid repeat passes, and finish faster with a waste-free approach Read the full article: Waste-Free Patio Cleaning: Prep, Pressure, Prevent […]

Solid wood, reclaimed lumber, bamboo, and vintage upcycles show how green design can replace MDF vanities that warp and off-gas. These seven ideas combine durability, low-tox materials, and timeless style. Read the full article: 7 Green Vanity Bathroom Ideas Made With Solid Wood, Not MDF […]

Britain’s whole energy economy needs to be reformed – decarbonising the grid is only part of the mixBritain is once again paying the price of an energy system that is more effective at extracting profits than delivering security. Illegal war and geopolitical disruption are sending […]

Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefitsAchieving the UK’s net zero target by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock and bring health and economic benefits while insulating the country against future costs, the […]

Prospect of Trump easing US sanctions on Russian oil is a nightmare for the bloc as nations work out how to respondMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Iran war has thrown global oil and gas flows into chaos and the prospect of Donald Trump easing US sanctions on Russian oil to fill the gap […]

From energy to food, all of life’s essentials are about to get even more expensive. But just knowing that won’t pay the billsAs soon as the attacks on Iran started, the warnings commenced: “Get ready for price shocks. Get ready for the oil price to spike. Oh, no need to get ready […]

Rachel Reeves said to be considering levy cuts for oil and gas firms, but economists say this would just fatten profitsEasing the windfall tax on the North Sea would do nothing for hard-pressed consumers, and merely fatten the profits of oil and gas companies, economists and experts have told the […]

The war reveals Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices. More North Sea drilling will not shield households, building domestic green energy willWhat should Britain do when war in the Middle East sends energy prices soaring? If the strait of Hormuz were blocked for the month of […]

Ministers understood to be considering ways to mitigate rising energy bills as oil prices surpass $100 a barrelMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said that a long-term US-Iran war would affect the “lives and households of […]

Chris Wright says price increase would last weeks, not months, and that US would not target Iran’s energy industrySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxChris Wright, the US Department of Energy secretary, said on Sunday that the spike in energy prices […]

From strawberries to tomatoes, growing fruits hydroponically is an exciting way to cultivate fresh produce at home while conserving resources Read the full article: The Surprising Fruits You Can Successfully Grow Hydroponically […]

Balancing budgets and sustainability in public projects supports long-term savings, environmental responsibility, and durable spaces that serve communities. Read the full article: Balancing Budget and Sustainability in Public Projects […]

Pole barn homes offer sustainable living with open space, efficient design, and modern comfort. Learn how they support greener lifestyles without excess. Read the full article: What It’s Really Like to Live in a Pole Barn Hom […]

Most recorded visits are for smaller debts, data from England and Wales suggests, though method of recovery is a postcode lotteryTens of thousands of people a year have bailiffs sent to their homes by water companies in England and Wales, data shows.Many thousands of these visits by debt collectors […]

The US president has made the easily debunked claim that there are no wind farms in China Continue reading... […]

Government’s claim to have lowered bills in jeopardy as households face £160 rise caused by soaring oil and gas pricesMinisters are discussing the possibility of intervening to protect the public against soaring household energy bills if the Middle East conflict drags on.Oil and gas […]

Fossil fuel price surge after US-Israeli attacks on Iran prompts calls to end dependence on ‘volatile’ energy sourceMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe UK government must double down on its clean energy drive to protect bill payers from increasingly volatile fossil fuel […]