Energy


Sunset in Greece

Greece’s offshore gamble

Greece wants to become an energy power in a fractured Europe, but opponents say the country is risking its own climate credibility for an uncertain fossil-fuel prize
Tropical ocean with school of little fish in underwater. Ocean background

How warming oceans could trigger a Super El Niño and weaken Atlantic currents

ByMarco MagriniJun 1, 2026
For decades, the oceans have absorbed the heat of human-made climate change. Now, that stored energy may be returning with compound interest
AI data centres

Utah approves construction of data centre twice as large as Manhattan

ByVictoria HeathMay 14, 2026
Learn about the proposed data centres in Utah, their vast energy needs, and the public concerns surrounding the development.
Close-up of energy bills.

Five ways households can adapt to rising energy costs

ByVictoria HeathApr 21, 2026
From bulk cooking to air drying your laundry, here are the top five ways you can save money on energy in UK households
Record year for wind and solar in Britain in 2025

Record year for wind and solar in Britain in 2025

ByVictoria HeathJan 7, 2026

Renewables now make up 47 per cent of electricity supplies in the UK, with electricity generation up by 6 per…

Project team at University of Aberdeen

£1m investment in geothermal pilot to unlock heat beneath our feet

ByVictoria HeathDec 9, 2025
Grant secured by University of Aberdeen set to explore the city's geological potential and pave the way for low-carbon heating solutions
Diagram of Paris Agreement warming

What has changed a decade on from the Paris Agreement?

ByVictoria HeathNov 11, 2025
It's not a perfect picture, but the Paris Agreement has brought in stronger climate frameworks & lower emissions since 2015
China solar power

China’s green revolution reshapes global power

ByMarco MagriniNov 3, 2025
While the US retreats from climate leadership, China is investing billions in renewables and expanding its influence abroad
OVO Energy on computer screen

The truth behind ‘100 per cent renewable’ energy

ByVictoria HeathOct 27, 2025
British households choosing '100 per cent renewable' electricity tariffs may be being misled – and a new online tool shows how
Low public support for UK’s £50 billion carbon capture plan

Low public support for UK’s £50 billion carbon capture plan

ByBryony CottamSep 11, 2025
The UK is set to spend £50 billion on carbon capture and storage, despite overwhelming public preference for renewables and home insulation
Solar farm

Which countries are leading the way in green energy?

ByVictoria HeathJul 4, 2025
From Chinese solar power to green energy inroads in Sweden, discover the nations making steps to a more sustainable future
Lynmouth Power Station on the Northumberland coast

Can wood-burning power stations ever be sustainable?

Despite emitting more carbon than coal, the government backs Lynemouth’s green credentials—granting its owner £700 million in subsidies. Christine Ro and Tom Brown investigate
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