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The US is finally getting its first solar canal system

One study estimates that covering California's canals with solar panels could generate enough energy to power Los Angeles for most of the year.

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Could solar power be the answer to zero emissions train travel?

As India 'solarises' its railways, here are the European countries realising the potential of sun-powered trains too.

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Wind and solar could produce over a third of the world's power by 2030

Energy prices will drop as wind and solar production increases

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COP28 president reveals climate action plan for UN summit

COP28 is due to take place in November in Dubai and some decisions around the climate conference have already caused controversy.

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EU to push for an end to ‘unabated’ fossil fuel use at COP28

The EU wants governments to commit to more renewables, improve energy efficiency and give up fossil fuels for good.

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Here’s why Austria is our Green country of the month

Renewable energy, carbon taxes and public transport are top of the agenda for Austria.

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World heading in ‘wrong direction’ as fossil fuels surge, report shows

Renewables growth did not dent fossil fuel dominance in 2022, a report has revealed.

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Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average

Heat extremes are likely to become more frequent and more intense across the region, a WMO report warns.

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'Bypass the system’: How people power brought solar to this UK street

These London artists raised €132,000 to bring solar power to their ‘delighted’ neighbours.

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This giant wind turbine is helping to make Glastonbury even greener

Communities have the opportunity to host the turbine after its Glasto stint, under Octopus Energy’s ‘try before you buy’ scheme.

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Ireland’s data centres are using as much electricity as all city homes

New official figures show data centres’ electricity usage in Ireland is surging at a time where the country is failing to meet its climate targets.

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Here’s why Iceland is our Green country of the month

This country has become a world leader in geothermal technology and produces one of the highest amounts of green energy per person in the world.

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Solar investment set to eclipse oil for the first time ever

Spending on clean energy technology has soared, in part due to the global energy crisis.

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Euroviews. Climate change is hurting the Earth. It will hurt your wallet, too

Climate change will endanger financial security, our personal health, and the planet we love living on. Real solutions will only come from governments that require equal participation and collaboration between all, Prof Gary Yohe writes.

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Portugal smashes record for wind and solar energy generation

Greater solar capacity got Portugal over the halfway mark, while Spain, Finland and Belgium are also breaking energy records.

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How floating solar farms generate energy while saving land and water

This technology is already popular in Asian countries where free land is scarce and expensive but now it is taking off in other parts of the world.

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Why is sun-blessed Sicily turning against solar?

The island's governor threatened to stop approving new solar plants until Sicily receives some special benefits.

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Here’s why Denmark is our Green country of the month

This Scandinavian country is leading the path to net zero.

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Renewables prevented a coal comeback during Europe’s ‘crisis winter’

Nearly every EU state reduced energy demand last winter. Some cuts were voluntary - others were down to cost.

Climate

'A Herculean task’: How Luxembourgers are pushing for renewables

Luxembourg's first citizens' climate council has given the country bolder climate plans.

Renewable energy is energy generated from natural sources that are constantly replenished, such as sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat.