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US is on track to halve emissions by 2035, but this still isn't enough

29 June 2023

The most significant US climate funding law ever passed, the Inflation Reduction Act, is already having a impact, but it won't be enough for the nation to meet its targets under the 2015 Paris Agreement


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


UK’s first deep geothermal project for 36 years opens at Eden Project

19 June 2023

A 5-kilometre-deep well is supplying heat to the Eden Project visitor attraction in Cornwall, but despite the UK’s significant resources, it lags behind other European countries in exploiting geothermal energy


Pay-monthly option for heat pumps could help Europe cut emissions

16 June 2023

Customers in the UK, Germany and Italy will soon be able to replace gas boilers with heat pumps from Swedish company Aira and pay a monthly fee instead of a hefty installation cost


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


Eco-friendly exoskeleton cuts apartment building energy use by 60%

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


Homes being tested inside the Energy House 2.0 climate-controlled chamber

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


Eggs boiling on an electric stove

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


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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


Mature man sitting working from home in a red puffer coat, scarf and wooly hat - Cost of Living Crisis

The truth behind how to reduce your energy use and still live well

7 February 2023

In theory, it’s possible to live well while using energy at a rate of just 2000 watts – a quarter of the average for people in the US. Our environment reporter took on the challenge. Here’s what he discovered


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