Report finds most nations falling short on COP28 renewable energy pledge
A major new analysis by the Ember climate think‑tank, published 31 July 2025, reveals that despite the ambitious commitments made during COP28 in Dubai,...
Shanxi: China’s coal boom faces reckoning for green future
Shanxi, China’s coal powerhouse, is now at the epicenter of a defining industrial and environmental transformation. Once called the nation’s “coal heartland,” the province...
UK Crown estate posts £1.15 billion profit amid renewable energy boom
In a significant financial boost for the royal household and the Treasury, the Crown Estate—manager of a vast property and seabed portfolio tied to...
Earth Day 2025 highlights global call for clean energy revolution
As the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day 2025, this year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," underscores the urgent need to transition toward...
Europe: Markets disrupt as solar output strains grids
Europe’s solar energy season is becoming longer and more intense, posing challenges for electricity markets and grids stability due to an oversupply of cheap...
‘Green’ ferry emits more carbon than old diesel ship
The carbon footprint of a long-delayed "green" ferry, MV Glen Sannox, will significantly exceed that of the 31-year-old diesel-powered MV Caledonian Isles, which it...
Earth’s extreme drought areas tripled since 80s
The area of land experiencing severe drought has tripled since the 1980s, according to a recent climate change report. Last year, 48% of Earth's...
Australia lithium market hit by plummet prices
Often referred to as “white gold” and a crucial element in rechargeable batteries, lithium is so light that it floats on water, yet its...
Scotland’s lone oil refinery to close next year
Scotland's only oil refinery, Grangemouth, is set to close by next summer, leading to the loss of 400 jobs. Petroineos, the company operating the...