Record-setting heatwave bakes US South and Mexico
27 June 2023
A record-setting heatwave in Texas and Mexico is affecting tens of millions of people and straining power grids, and it is likely to continue for the next week
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World's first drilling project to seek natural hydrogen hits a snag
14 April 2023
A well in Nebraska is the first in the world to have been drilled in search of naturally occurring geologic hydrogen, but tests to determine how much of the gas it might supply are on hold because of a broken pump
Start-up is developing world’s first ammonia-powered ships
31 March 2023
The New York start-up Amogy has already created an ammonia-powered drone, tractor and semi-truck. Now, it’s turning its attention to ships
Europe survived its winter energy crisis, but what happens next year?
28 March 2023
Apocalyptic predictions about energy shortages in the past six months have failed to materialise, but with Russia's war in Ukraine ongoing, some are already raising concerns about Europe's next winter
A massive power transformer shortage is wreaking havoc in the US
11 March 2023
A nationwide shortage of power grid transformers is causing delays across the US for everything from infrastructure for electric vehicles to new homes
Gold hydrogen: Is there a huge reserve of clean fuel in Earth's crust?
6 March 2023
Geologists think there may be vast natural stores of hidden hydrogen gas within Earth, but no one is sure how much there is or how much could be recovered for energy
Eco-friendly exoskeleton cuts apartment building energy use by 60%
28 February 2023
Nine old apartment buildings in New York City were retrofitted from the outside to consume less energy while minimising disruption to tenants
Green home designs put to the test in giant climate-controlled chamber
17 February 2023
Roof-mounted heat pumps and heat-harvesting showers are among the green home technologies being put through their paces in a research facility in Manchester, UK
Is it greener to use gas or electricity to heat your home and cook?
14 February 2023
An analysis of carbon emissions caused by gas and electric cooking and heating in 25 countries finds that the climate-friendly choice depends on where you are
The 2000-watt energy saving challenge may be hard, but it’s worthwhile
8 February 2023
A Swiss vision of a low-energy society set a goal that is irresistibly simple: consume energy at a rate of just 2000 watts. It’s a great way to push us to use less power - good for the purse and the planet
