Three Just Stop Oil activists charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings
Three protesters have been charged with criminal damage and will appear in court after soup was thrown at two Vincent van Gogh paintings on Friday.
Spain turns cemeteries into solar powerhouses, aims 440,000 kW by 2030
The Spanish city of Valencia has an innovative plan to generate clean energy—turning cemeteries into hubs of green energy by installing solar panels on top.
Wildlife found thriving on solar farms
Hares and skylarks are among the most commonly seen large wildlife on UK solar farms, according to the biggest survey of the sector so far.
Liverpool unveils plans to build the world’s largest tidal power project
The City of Liverpool, England, has unveiled advanced proposals to build the world’s largest tidal power generator on the River Mersey.
U.S. sets plans to protect endangered whales near offshore wind farms; firms swap wind leases
Two federal environmental agencies issued plans Thursday to better protect endangered whales amid offshore wind farm development.
More Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Green Hydrogen Is Making Green Steel Happen
The world’s first and biggest full scale green steel plant is taking shape in Sweden, with an assist from green hydrogen.
Pollinator-Friendly Solar Installations Can Help Solve Climate and Biodiversity Crises
Rehabilitated farmland used for solar energy facilities that are planted with native wildflowers and grasses can create lush habitats for insects, birds and bees, a new study has found.
Tesla Megapack battery turns on to replace Hawaii’s last coal plant
A Tesla Megapack battery system has officially turned on to replace Hawaii’s very last coal power plant.
Uruguay’s green power revolution: rapid shift to wind shows the world how it’s done
Stung by the 2008 oil price spike, Uruguay now produces up to 98% of its electricity from renewables. Can other countries follow suit?
Landmark Report Details Just Path to Energy Transition and 1.5°C Target
Recommendations include tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030, phasing out fossil fuels by 2050, and providing the Global South with the means to fund its energy transition.
These Maasai women have developed an eco-friendly way to turn invasive cacti into bio-fuel
Local farmers say the cacti now compete for critical resources, jeopardising community lands, wildlife reserves and livestock ranches.
Solar-Powered Car Completes 620-Mile Test Drive Across North Africa
Stella Terra, the first off-road solar-powered car, recently completed a test drive of 620 miles across north Africa without recharging.
IEA Says ‘Unprecedented’ Clean Energy Surge Has Kept Key Warming Target Alive
The pathway to 1.5°C has narrowed in the past two years, but clean energy technologies are keeping it open
Judge in Brazil orders slaughterhouses to pay for Amazon reforestation
A judge in the Brazilian state of Rondonia has found two beef slaughterhouses guilty of buying cattle from a protected area of former rainforest in the Amazon
Take a look inside a $1.1 million ‘zero emissions’ home
Residential and commercial buildings account for almost a third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers
Sri Lanka’s capital is transforming floating garbage patches into biodiverse wetlands which are teeming with life.
Constantine Arch in Rome damaged by lightning during violent storm
Residents tell of ‘apocalyptic scenes’ after more than 60mm of rainfall falls on Rome in less than an hour
Coral Restoration’s Wake Up Call
Rebuilding degraded coral reefs started as a noble endeavor, but now some coral scientists are confronting a dark reality.