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Hunter Valley Operations, a joint venture of Glencore and Yancoal, indicates it will seek to resubmit plans to extend life of two minesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGlencore and Yancoal have withdrawn a proposal for […]

Industry bosses to meet prime minister before government’s international investment summit next weekThe leaders of the world’s biggest green energy companies have promised more than £24bn of new private investment across Great Britain ahead of a meeting with the prime minister on […]

French energy firm reported to be in talks over potential investment to cover ballooning cost of nuclear projectThe French energy company EDF is reportedly in talks with investors to raise up to £4bn to finish the delayed Hinkley Point C project in Somerset, Britain’s first new nuclear […]

We’d like to hear your questions about domestic gas and electricity use – and we’ll put them to our expertsWe’d like to hear your questions about domestic gas and electricity use. Have you always wondered whether it’s more cost effective to have bath or a shower? Or […]

Government criticised over list of potential countries for sourcing biomass, which also includes AfghanistanA plan by the British government to burn biomass imported from countries including North Korea and Afghanistan has been described as “bonkers”, with critics saying it undermines […]

Superpower Institute says analysis of Queensland, NSW and Victorian sites shows need for independent reporting of greenhouse gas emissionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s coalmines and gasfields may be emitting twice as much methane as they currently […]

IEA says faster clean energy rollout being led by solar power in China with country set to boast half of world’s renewables by 2030China is expected to account for almost 60% of all renewable energy capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030, according to the International Energy […]

Emma Pinchbeck will take over as chief executive of Climate Change Committee next monthThe government’s official climate watchdog has appointed the head of the energy industry’s trade association to lead its work helping to drive the UK’s emissions to net zero by 2050.Emma […]

Complaint against NW Natural, the state’s biggest provider, marks first time a utility faces climate deception chargesOregon’s most populous county has sued the state’s biggest gas provider for allegedly sowing climate doubt, marking the first time a utility has faced charges of […]

Energy system operator expects winter power supplies to outstrip demand by almost 9% this yearThe risk of winter blackouts in Great Britain has tumbled to its lowest in four years even after the shutdown of the UK’s last coal plant, thanks to investments in low-carbon electricity sources.The […]

Adam Halawi says the high quotes he got to install a heat pump made it much more expensive than a boiler, despite a higher government grantTim Bradley quite rightly wonders why heat pumps are so expensive in the UK (Letters, 1 October). He can’t be alone. The simple answer surely must be […]

The BLUETTI MultiCooler Fridge + AC180T Power Station combines refrigeration, ice-making, and solar power for the ultimate off-grid companion. Discover how this 3-in-1 portable cooler can enhance your outdoor adventures! Read the full article: BLUETTI MultiCooler Fridge + AC180T Power Station: The […]

With 10 waste-to-energy power plants under development across the country, conservationists say the ‘incineration industry’ is trying to gain a foothold in Australia.Climate and environment reporter Petra Stock tells Reged Ahmad about whether the trend will help or harm the […]

Scope of oil and gas influence underscores concerns technology will prolong demand for planet-heating natural gasThe UK government’s move to award £22bn in subsidies to carbon capture projects followed a sharp increase in lobbying by the fossil fuel industry, it can be revealed.Oil and […]

Trade groups warn against government’s idea that those further from power projects should pay more The bruising debate over UK zonal energy pricingA plan to redraw the energy market risks undermining Britain’s industrial sector and its mission to attract billions in green energy […]

Industry divided over whether plan to vary electricity cost depending on location could make bills cheaper for allZonal energy charging ‘could harm UK industry’This summer the windfarm dubbed the most productive in Britain stood idle in the country’s windiest area. The Viking […]

Research challenges idea that sending liquefied natural gas around the world is cleaner alternative to burning coalExported gas emits far more greenhouse gas emissions than coal, despite fossil-fuel industry claims it is a cleaner alternative, according to a major new research paper that challenges […]

Is this method of preventing carbon emissions from entering the atmosphere a silver-bullet solution for the climate crisis?• Labour to commit £22bn to carbon capture and storageThe UK, along with many governments around the world, is placing its faith in carbon capture and storage, the […]

Documentary charts historic case of a community who sued arm of World Bank over a power plant’s impact on their livesEarly on in The Fisherman and the Banker, Ibrahim Saliman Manjalia, a charismatic fisher originally from Badreshwar, tells those gathered around him: “We are not formally […]

Tests show adding just 10% of waste to a wood burner indoors can double its particle pollutionIt may be tempting to add cardboard, plastic, old clothing and other waste to your home fire to keep warm and save money. But a study has shown that burning waste indoors has serious consequences for air […]

Driveaway services offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional vehicle shipping methods. Learn how they reduce emissions, integrate renewable energy, and optimize routes for a greener transportation solution. Read the full article: How Driveaway Services Contribute to Eco-Friendly […]

The last coal-fired power station is closed, but what about the Drax station still burning trees, asks Donald Simpson. Also letter from Jude McCarthyThe closure of our last coal-fired power station (End of an era as Britain’s last coal-fired power plant shuts down, 30 September) would be more […]

Discover how holistic, mindful choices like eating seasonal produce, improving air quality, and engaging in eco-friendly exercise can enhance your overall well-being and promote a long, healthy life. Read the full article: Healthy Living Through Mindful Choices: A Holistic Approac […]

Shade trees go a long way in terms of sustainability and preservation. Here’s why they’re important for farms and farmers seeking sustainable operations. Read the full article: The Importance of Having Shade Trees on a Farm […]