Global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions hit a new record last year, with an increase of 1.7% globally.
That was a result of higher energy consumption, which grew by 2.3% – nearly twice...
The European Commission has concluded palm oil is environmentally damaging and results in excessive deforestation.
The decision means it is likely to be removed from transport biofuels as it will not contribute to...
The European Commission has given the green light for the French Government’s plans to support four demonstration floating offshore wind farms.
They will consist of three to four turbines – installed in the...
Banning single-use plastics could lead to higher carbon emissions.
That’s according to a new report published by BP, which says a worldwide ban on the use of plastics for packaging and other single-use...
Costa Rica is getting something right. The Central American country of stunning beaches, rainforests, and biodiversity, is also known for its stable democracy and educated population.
Its president, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, said at...
Germany has agreed to end its reliance on polluting coal power stations by 2038, in a long-awaited decision that will have major ramifications for Europe’s attempts to meet its Paris climate change...
A new solar plant in Hawaii relies on a flock of sheep to keep vegetation from growing over its panels.
The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative’s new 28MW facility in Lawai has employed the...
Ukraine is to build its largest ever wind farm.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued a loan of €150 million (£130m) to the country for the construction.
Upon completion, the...
Japanese giant unable to agree deal with UK as fears grow for Anglesey atomic plant.
Hitachi has scrapped plans to build a nuclear power station in Wales, becoming the second firm in two months to...
During the 2016 campaign and in various postelection rallies, President Trump promised to save America's flagging coal industry and put the nation's coal miners "back to work." While Trump continues to labor under the delusion that...
AB InBev has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with Lightsource BP.
The brewer of Budweiser in the UK has signed a deal to purchase 100% renewable electricity from solar business Lightsource.
Through the 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA), AB...
The supplier will work with sustainable certification programme Green Tourism.
Ecotricity has launched a partnership to help the UK’s tourism industry become more sustainable.
The renewable supplier will work with sustainable certification programme Green Tourism to make tourist accommodation and...
Sunny California is officially the first state in the nation to require solar panels on most new homes.
The California Building Standards Commission unanimously confirmed the standards during a vote on Wednesday, The Mercury News reported.
Commissioner Kent Sasaki described...
The EU has adopted a long-term strategy for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The timing couldn’t be better, with the kick-off of the 24th global climate summit in Poland where the EU can preside...
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the nuclear-reliant nation will close 14 of its 58 operational nuclear reactors by 2035.
The leader added between four and six facilities will be closed by 2030...
Norwegian company to fuel liners with biogas made from leftovers of fish processing.
Waste fish parts will be used to power ships in a new initiative to use green energy for polluting cruise...
