Climate Ranked: EU nations with cleanest energy mix to save 58% more on bills Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix. 22/04/2026
Nature Tiny bandicoots rescued from extinction as 100 released into the wild Eastern barred bandicoots were once considered extinct on mainland Australia, but conservationists are determined to give them a “fighting chance”. 21/04/2026
Earth News A ‘paradox’: Is climate change the biggest threat to renewable energy? Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet? 19/04/2026
Climate 'No more windmills!’: Why Trump’s call for North Sea oil is misguided Donald Trump’s latest attack on renewables has reignited calls to drill the North Sea for oil – despite research showing it won’t lower energy bills. 18/04/2026
Climate Relocating Venice ‘may be necessary’ if sea levels continue to rise Scientists warn that no adaptation measure can sustain Venice as rising sea levels threaten to swallow the city. 17/04/2026
Climate Europe hit with second-warmest March on record after February floods The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) says global sea surface temperatures also reflect a “likely transition” toward El Niño conditions. 10/04/2026
Climate France is turning its back on fossil fuels – with a €240m plan French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu says electrification is now a concern of ‘national interest’ and no longer just about climate change. 10/04/2026
Nature Penguin ‘toxicologists’ find forever chemicals in this remote region ‘Newer PFAS, despite being designed as safer alternatives, are still persistent enough to spread globally and pose exposure risks to wildlife’. 09/04/2026
Earth News How releasing endangered bats offers Ukrainians relief from the war 'We're all living in war time, and everyone has their own struggles, but we are doing what we know best'. 07/04/2026
Earth News How Germany proved that plug-in solar is worth the investment The war on Iran has triggered a growing interest in plug-in solar panels, which have long been all the rage in Germany. 07/04/2026
Earth News Why climate change is taking lamb off the menu this Easter Climate-fuelled extreme weather is becoming farmers’ “biggest challenge”, as the price of lamb continues to soar. 04/04/2026
Earth News Why plans to build Europe’s biggest solar farm may never happen Politicians say that renewables must play a ‘central role’ in strengthening energy security, but a huge solar farm has been met with resistance. 03/04/2026
Earth News World's oldest tortoise is 'very much alive' despite death rumours A viral post claiming a 193-year-old tortoise had passed away has been linked to a cryptocurrency scam. Here's all you need to know. 02/04/2026
Earth News How global warming is putting millions of French homes at risk More than half of the detached houses in France are under threat by rising temperatures, spurring the government to fight back. 02/04/2026
Earth News 'Failed experiment’: Experts query the true sustainability of biofuels ‘Right now we surrender vast swathes of land for crops that we simply burn in our cars’, said one expert. 02/04/2026
Earth News Solar saved Europe €3bn in March. Which country is leading the race? A new analysis found that Europe’s solar capabilities could save the continent €67.5 billion by the end of the year if gas prices remain high. 01/04/2026
Earth News Europe’s outdated grid risks clean energy projects being ‘stranded’ Upgrading Europe’s ‘insufficient’ grid is a “matter of urgency” for the continent's energy security. 01/04/2026
Earth News What is a 'super El Niño' and will it happen this year? Climate models suggest a ‘strong’ El Niño could occur later this year, with the potential of increasing global temperatures. 31/03/2026
Earth News Europeans rush to buy solar and heat pumps as energy bills soar The war on Iran has become a catalyst for green technology, as Europeans scramble to find less volatile alternatives to oil and gas. 31/03/2026
Earth News From cold countries to old buildings: How well do heat pumps work? Gas companies may have breached competition law by ‘undermining’ the uptake of heat pumps, lawyers have warned. 30/03/2026