Decarbonising home heating: UK bets £15bn on solar and heat pumps

Esme Stallard and Justin Rowlatt write on the BBC News website about the latest programme to decarbonise Britain’s homes. Ministers are tilting Britain’s “homes upgrade” spending away from insulation and towards technologies such as solar panels, batteries and heat pumps as they seek to lift 1mn families out of fuel poverty. Is this the right … Continue reading Decarbonising home heating: UK bets £15bn on solar and heat pumps →

The new war on climate: Trump’s scorched-earth strategy

In an article on The Conversation website, Marc Hudson, Visiting Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex writes about how America is walking away from climate diplomacy and climate science. What are your views? US climate obstruction used to be about profits. Trump’s scorched earth policy is something else The Trump … Continue reading The new war on climate: Trump’s scorched-earth strategy →

Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action

In an article on The Conversation website, Gary W. Yohe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University, discusses the efforts of the US government to dismantle efforts to combat climate change, despite the risks. Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections On Jan. … Continue reading Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action →

America’s climate and energy transition: the role of communication

Josh Axelrod writes on the Deutsche Welle website about communication related to the climate crisis. A strong majority of Americans say they're worried about the climate. So why do they hear so little about it in the news? Climate coverage shrinks amid Trump's clean energy misinfo Some 89% of people worldwide say they want … Continue reading America’s climate and energy transition: the role of communication →

China’s energy transition: what to expect in 2026

In an article on The Conversation website, Chee Meng Tan, Assistant Professor of Business Economics, University of Nottingham discusses the challenges facing China this year. China’s five green economy challenges in 2026 As China heads into the new year it will start rolling out its 15th five‑year plan, this one is for 2026-2030. Beijing … Continue reading China’s energy transition: what to expect in 2026 →

Trump administration pulls US out of UN climate bodies

In an article on the Climate Home News website, Sebastian Rodriguez discusses the decision by the Trump administration will make the US the only country to leave the UNFCCC – the bedrock for the world’s efforts to curb climate change – which it said serves “agendas contrary to our own.” Trump to pull US … Continue reading Trump administration pulls US out of UN climate bodies →

France has once again become a major exporter of electricity

Alicia Aloisi, Futura website writes on the Futura website that France has hit a milestone. For the first time in years, the country is generating more electricity than it uses. In 2024, production soared, exports reached record highs, and nearly all of France’s power supply became decarbonised. It’s a remarkable turnaround — but one that … Continue reading France has once again become a major exporter of electricity →

Heat, health and hope: Spain’s response to a warming climate

Amy Walker writes on the BBC News website about Spain’s way to address the impact of climate change on its population. Spain to open network of climate shelters Spain is to set up a national network of climate shelters in public buildings to offer people refuge from intense heat before next summer, its prime … Continue reading Heat, health and hope: Spain’s response to a warming climate →

“Most plug-in solar devices are still sold in Germany, far ahead of the rest of the world”

Gero Rueter writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the popularity of home-fitted solar devices. These home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany. Cheaper, cleaner energy drives Germany's balcony-solar boom Transitioning to renewables is critical when it comes to … Continue reading “Most plug-in solar devices are still sold in Germany, far ahead of the rest of the world” →

After Paris: Canada’s climate commitments meet political reality

There is no need to recount the political and economic challenges that Canada is facing this year. Given everything, Canada still has a legally binding climate target. David Thurton writes on the CBC News website that the country is projected to only be halfway to meeting its 2030 target. Canada's 2030 climate target far … Continue reading After Paris: Canada’s climate commitments meet political reality →