Road transport faces a number of challenges heading into the next decade, as competition, environmental and social issues all exert influence over the sector. Here is an overview of the challenges on…
Renewable energy costs have been falling, but the tariffs sparked by Trump's trade wars put wind power progress at risk, industry officials warn.
Leaders of the wind power industry are warning that…
Clean, flexible resources allow renewable energy to be stored when it’s not needed (as opposed to, in effect, throwing it away like a meal that was cooked for guests who failed to arrive), and used…
Guardian environment correspondent Fiona Harvey recalls being heckled at the House of Commons and explains how attitudes to climate have shifted in 10 years
The shouted words rang out across the…
Nearly a third of the Earth’s electricity will come from renewables by 2024, according to the International Energy Agency.
Renewable power capacity is expected to surge by 50% globally in the next…
Renewable energy generation technology uses just a fraction of the minerals used for fossil fuel power generation – and particularly for coal power – a new report from the International Energy Agency…
Electricity is the single biggest cost incurred in the winemaking process. Looking to save on bills, and save the environment, wineries across Australia are rapidly up-taking solar PV.
“Fill a glass…
Fear that fall in food standards after UK leaves EU regulatory system could allow farmers to use more chemicals.
Brexit may expose people to increasing levels of pesticide residues in food, a report…
Mexicans fight for mighty waterway taken by the US.
The Colorado River serves over 35 million Americans before reaching Mexico – but it is dammed at the border, leaving locals on the other side with…
London (CNN Business)A power station that used to be the biggest polluter in western Europe has made a near-complete switch to renewable energy.
The Drax Power Station in Yorkshire, England, used to…
Pace of progress raises hope that fossil fuel companies could lose their domination.
The world’s rising reliance on fossil fuels may come to an end decades earlier than the most polluting companies…
Energy agency says solar power will drive faster than forecast growth in renewables.
Global supplies of renewable electricity are growing faster than expected and could expand by 50% in the next…
Nearly 90 percent of Americans are unaware that there is a consensus within the scientific community that human-caused climate change is real and threatens the planet, a new report says.
New York’s attorney general is about to square off against the oil giant in court.
The New York attorney general’s office will take its case against Exxon Mobil to trial on Tuesday, arguing that one…
As policymakers seek to reduce carbon dioxide and other pollutants through increases in renewable energy, improving energy efficiency or electrifying transportation, a key question arises: Which…
Every year, the company Ingredion buys millions of tons of corn and cassava from farmers and turns them into starches and sugars that go into foods such as soft drinks, yogurt and frozen meals.
Lots…
Electric cars are great at reducing tailpipe emissions, but building them is also highly energy-intensive, so Volvo is using the launch of its new XC40 Recharge EV to commit to a 40% reduction across…
The new model "provides an extremely important tool to inform policy decisions and shape responses"
As many as five billion people will face hunger and a lack of clean water by 2050 as the warming…