Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Energy
Record year for wind and solar in Britain in 2025
Renewables now make up 47 per cent of electricity supplies in the UK, with electricity generation up by 6 per…
£1m investment in geothermal pilot to unlock heat beneath our feet
Grant secured by University of Aberdeen set to explore the city's geological potential and pave the way for low-carbon heating solutions
What has changed a decade on from the Paris Agreement?
It's not a perfect picture, but the Paris Agreement has brought in stronger climate frameworks & lower emissions since 2015
China’s green revolution reshapes global power
While the US retreats from climate leadership, China is investing billions in renewables and expanding its influence abroad
The truth behind ‘100 per cent renewable’ energy
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
The UK is set to spend £50 billion on carbon capture and storage, despite overwhelming public preference for renewables and home insulation
Which countries are leading the way in green energy?
From Chinese solar power to green energy inroads in Sweden, discover the nations making steps to a more sustainable future
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
Why is skyrocketing production harming the wind power industry?
Countries gear up to use more wind power, but booming rate of production is challenging profitability and troubling investors
The switch to electricity
Geographical's climate columnist Marco Magrini on the complexities of ushering in a new age of power generation
Do 250-million-year-old rocks contain secrets to net zero?
Detailed scan of Mercia Mudstone rocks could help further understand how the UK can strive for net zero goal
The rising trend of heat pumps – a greener way to warm up
Discover how different types of heat pumps are transforming home heating across Europe and beyond – and why they are good for the planet
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