Earth News 6 key takeaways from Colombia fossil fuel phaseout conference Europe dominated the Santa Marta fossil fuel summit. Here are the key takeaways. 30/04/2026
Europe News EU touts end of new oil and gas drilling as capitals eye explorations The war in the Middle East may have driven up oil and gas demand, but the world should still ditch new fossil fuel drilling, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra has said, insisting on "affordable, reliable, homegrown clean energy." 29/04/2026
Earth News Trump snubbed by gathering of global leaders in Colombia "When the largest emitters have been present at the COP negotiations, they have pushed for a veto to prevent any discussion of the need to transition beyond fossil fuels," said the conference host. 29/04/2026
Earth News Solar and wind slashed Europe’s electricity prices by 25% in 2023-2025 Data also shows that price impacts grow stronger when more renewables come online. 24/04/2026
Earth News Lower taxes and clean power: Inside EU plan to slash energy bills Green energy organisations have praised the proposals, but underline that they need to be supported with concrete, implementable reforms in order to be effective. 23/04/2026
Climate Ranked: EU nations with cleanest energy mix to save 58% more on bills Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix. 22/04/2026
Earth News How Germany proved that plug-in solar is worth the investment The war on Iran has triggered a growing interest in plug-in solar panels, which have long been all the rage in Germany. 07/04/2026
Earth News Europe’s outdated grid risks clean energy projects being ‘stranded’ Upgrading Europe’s ‘insufficient’ grid is a “matter of urgency” for the continent's energy security. 01/04/2026
Earth News UK to give homes ‘free energy’ instead of turning off wind turbines Europe’s outdated and under-invested energy grid means huge amounts of renewable energy are wasted every year. 27/03/2026
Ecotech What is plug-in solar and can it save you money? Many consumers want to know how long it will take them to make back the upfront costs of solar. 26/03/2026
Earth News Drilling North Sea to cut energy bills a ‘sheer fantasy’, warns report Escalating conflict in the Middle East has emboldened calls for the UK to open up North Sea drilling licences. 19/03/2026
Earth News ‘Limitless power’: Inside the race to create solar energy from space Once considered a dystopian fantasy, space-based solar could soon transform the renewable energy sector. 21/02/2026
Earth News Geothermal energy could replace over 40% of EU’s fossil electricity Enhanced geothermal systems could wean the EU off fossil fuels, even in countries without volcanic activity. 19/02/2026
Earth News COP30 draft deal omits mention of fossil fuels despite phaseout calls Experts have slammed the “shamefully weak” COP30 draft text for failing to mention fossil fuels at all. 21/11/2025
Earth News Poland to build Europe's first small-scale nuclear power plant Poland’s first small modular nuclear power plant, or SMR, will be built in Włocławek, energy company Orlen announced on Thursday, the first project of its kind in Europe. 28/08/2025
Earth News How decades of hidden innovations made solar power affordable The breakthroughs went beyond technology, spanning policy, software and more efficient installation processes. 16/08/2025
Business Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ invests in Italy’s solar future A sovereign wealth fund built on hydrocarbons is helping power Europe’s clean energy transition. 25/07/2025
Ecotech Scotland’s underwater turbines break record after 6 years in situ The turbines generated enough electricity collectively to power up to 7,000 homes annually. 08/07/2025
Earth News Polish renewables generate more electricity than coal for first month Although coal consumption has dropped, oil and gas use has risen and Poland remains the world's fourth highest emitting economy. 04/07/2025
Earth News Europeans don’t trust Trump or Putin to supply energy, poll shows People in Europe believe their countries should prioritise investment in domestic renewable energy over imported fossil fuels. 06/05/2025