As Trump rebuffs India, the EU nudges closer
Lottie Limb
Can power-hungry data centres redeem themselves by heating homes?
There's plenty of niche options for the heat from computer warehouses. But these aren't a 'panacea' for a power-hungry industry.
Scotland’s northernmost Shetland Islands dazzle, even in winter
These wind and sea-battered islands are just the tonic for adventurous souls, as David Attenborough's new Wild Isles shows.
Tech breakthrough means electric vehicles can be charged wirelessly
Copper wires as thin as human hair are helping to make inductive charging a reality, with no humans or robot arms needed.
Big Gas looked into indoor air pollution from stoves over 50 years ago
The American Gas Association was aware about health concerns in the early 1970s, rediscovered documents show.
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‘Appalling’ scale of bottom trawling in the UK revealed in new report
The NGO says it equates to 15 years worth of negative impact in Marine Protected Areas, "making a mockery" of the UK's biodiversity goals.
Could stripy wind turbines help to save birds from their blades?
We need to see like birds in order to protect them, say the ornithologists suggesting a ‘simple’ redesign.
First pangolin born in Europe provides hope for endangered species
The pup’s parents arrived in Prague from Taipei Zoo, the leading breeder of the mammals that are hunted heavily for their scales and meat.
'Eco-nuts' and 'climate toads': How the media frames activists
ISD examined how anti-climate activism narratives were pitched across English, French and German language media outlets.
15-minute cities: The green city idea being twisted by climate deniers
Traffic cutting trials in Oxford have caused heated protests. Conspiracy theorists are fanning the flames, an investigation reveals.
Fungi is being used to help capture CO2 under this new offset scheme
Companies are eyeing up an ‘entire galaxy’ below ground, which could boost forest biodiversity while creating carbon credits.
A world-first solar system in Wales is halving renters’ energy bills
The SolShare technology is also 'fairer', enabling rooftop energy to be shared by residents rather than going back to the grid.
Could baby kangaroo poo reduce methane from cows?
Livestock farming is the biggest human-caused source of methane. Scientists have come up with another way to tackle the gas.
The good and the bad news from Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’
Crevasses ‘like a set of sugar cubes’ and sea anemones: Here's what scientists saw at Thwaites Glacier.
UK’s Prince William asked by public to rewild his land
The Duchy of Cornwall includes one of Britain’s ‘lost rainforests’, which could be returned to a vital habitat and carbon sink.
Ban private jets, say scientists blocking airports around the world
‘Valentine’s Day shouldn’t cost the earth,’ say activists stopping private jets from taking off at London Luton Airport.
A train lover’s dream: How it feels to ride the Caledonian Sleeper
The sleeper train is an efficient, fun and sustainable way to travel between Edinburgh and London. Could it be getting cheaper too?
Take a look at 5 stunning animal photos that captured people’s hearts
A ghostly snow leopard, playful polar bear and tragic baby monkey were voted top in the Natural History Museum competition.
Meet the man racing his disease to visit all 272 London tube stations
Travelling on the tube with ataxia is like 'navigating in 3D', says a photographer who is capturing the beauty in each station.
These are the UN chief's top climate priorities in 2023
Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for an end to the “bottomless greed of the fossil fuel industry" this year.
7 low-income families were given solar panels - here’s how they got on
Solar power isn’t just for “posh” homes. An expert shows how we can make the energy transition more accessible for everyone.
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