25 May 2022
Some say it is indispensable if we are serious about hitting net-zero emissions targets. Others insist it is unnecessary and unconscionable. Here is what you need to know about nuclear energy now
30 March 2022
With energy prices set to rise, European governments must act immediately to reduce consumption and turbocharge renewables
2 March 2022
The batteries we need to power the transition to 100-per-cent renewable electricity require rare metals, and that means destructive mining – but researchers are working on alternatives
2 March 2022
Remove a billion tonnes of methane from the air and we could cool Earth by 0.2°C, extending the window of opportunity to remove carbon dioxide before it is too late
2 March 2022
Converting sunlight into liquid fuel through artificial photosynthesis would be a huge environmental victory – and the latest prototypes look surprisingly effective
26 May 2021
Hydrogen has the potential to be the green energy source of the future, and Japan wants to use symbols like the Olympic and Paralympic torches to tout its benefits
3 February 2021
Hydrogen is widely touted as a green fuel for everything from cars and planes to heating homes. But all too often it has a dirty secret
14 January 2021
The noisy construction of offshore wind turbines can discourage squid from hunting, which could lead to decreased squid populations and potentially decrease profits at fisheries
12 August 2020
Making medicines and complex materials is messy and wasteful. Using electric fields as catalysts could make chemistry far cleaner
27 April 2020
A 3D printed grate can be used to make a smart window that blocks heat from sunlight out in the summer while letting it through in the winter, conserving energy
