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Liam Gilliver

Climate

What it's really like living in one of the world's hottest towns

Residents in of Earth's hottest spots share how extreme temperatures, fuelled by the burning of fossil fuels, is making daily life a gruelling challenge.

Earth News

How solar has saved Europe €20 billion since the war on Iran began

New data shows that solar installations across Europe are cushioning the continent from volatile fossil fuel price shocks.

Climate

‘I froze my pyjamas’: Inside the struggle to keep cool without a/c

TikTok tells me that freezing my pjs will provide much-needed relief from extreme heat. I need other options…

Climate

Estonia tops global sustainability rankings as US progress slips

Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is needed.

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Climate

Too much sun: Is Spain’s solar boom really turning into a ‘bust’?

Media headlines warn that Spain has over-delivered on solar. But is that really the full story?

Ecotech

Rooftop solar can help Europeans stay cool plus other hidden benefits

Solar panels have been proven to help keep houses cool during extreme temperatures and may even increase the value of your home.

Ecotech

German households gaining ‘energy independence’ with battery boom

“Consumers have recognised how useful and profitable batteries are, especially in combination with solar systems, heat pumps and EVs.”

Climate

Inside the underground network cooling Europe without using air con

“District cooling offers clear benefits for cities aiming to safeguard public health and cut emissions.”

Earth News

Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next?

Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.

Climate

El Niño is ‘strengthening rapidly’. How worried should Europe be?

Forecasters warn that a strong El Niño is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, but is Europe immune from its impact?

Earth News

Trump wins legal battle to erase national park climate change signs

Donald Trump wants to “restore truth and sanity” to US history by removing signage on climate change, slavery and other topics.

Culture news

Canada joins Eurovision Song Contest despite growing boycott

Canada will sing at next Eurovision Song Contest after the country's public broadcaster confirmed full membership of the European Broadcasting Union - allowing them to compete in the world's biggest competition of its kind.

Art

First David Hockney painting sold at auction since artist’s death

David Hockney’s "The Only One with Waves" (1991) was inspired by the wild Pacific Ocean – marking the moment he transitioned away from his iconic still swimming pools.

Earth News

Europe’s air quality improves as major pollutants ‘steadily decrease’

Decades of environmental policy seem to be paying off, as Europe sees its air quality continuing to improve.

Climate

‘Insufficiently prepared’: Germany’s hospitals struggle amid heatwave

“Most intensive care units in Germany are now air-conditioned, but that's about as far as it goes.”

Climate

Trump declared war on renewables – but Americans aren’t listening

Donald Trump’s efforts to push polluting coal onto Americans appear to be failing, as more households opt for rooftop solar.

Climate

Solar-powered AC: Can clean energy solve Europe’s cooling problem?

Energy analysts say solar power and air conditioning are ‘complementary technologies’ – but is the race to cool Europe down backfiring?

Climate

Europe’s heatwave is moving east – but these countries aren’t prepared

40°C temperatures are forecast to hit typically colder EU countries in the coming days, as experts warn hospitals and schools could be put under strain.

Earth News

Europe’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago - analysis

“Continued fossil-fuel emissions are directly responsible for the disruption people are experiencing this week,” climate scientists warn.

Climate

What is heat stress and where is most affected in Europe?

Parts of Europe are witnessing up to 40 additional days with strong heat stress compared with the 1970s, according to a major new study.

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