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Lithuania has ‘fastest growing’ renewable electricity transition in EU

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Heat pumps and EVs can save EU households over €2,200 a year - report

Electrification is the “most powerful tool” to protect Europeans from fossil fuel energy shocks, according to a new analysis.

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Germany scraps renewable heating law despite heat pump boom

Germany has back-peddled on its green heating law, despite heat pumps recently outselling traditional gas boilers.

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Heat pump sales soar across Europe. Which nation is leading the race?

More than 28 million heat pumps have been installed across Europe, outselling traditional gas boilers in many nations.

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EU faces backlash over plan to fast-track polluting projects

According to the Corporate Europe Observatory report, proposed EU legislation would speed up approval processes for projects labelled as “strategic” or of “overriding public interest,” which could in some cases allow them to bypass standard environmental review requirements.

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Ex-pilots brand use of private jets to Cannes Film Festival ‘reckless’

More than 700 private flights flew to and from Cannes Film Festival for last year’s star-studded event, burning two million litres of fuel.

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A century of change: Planet Earth through David Attenborough’s eyes

Sir David Attenborough has been highlighting environmental issues for more than seven decades, but have we listened to his advice?

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Why batteries are changing the renewables debate

The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.

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Why Europe’s negative electricity prices won’t lower your bills

Negative energy prices may seem like a welcome relief amid the cost-of-living crisis but the phenomenon can actually discourage renewables investment.

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Plug-in solar explained: How much power can these mini panels produce?

Plug-in solar is having its moment in the spotlight. But how much power can these mini devices actually generate?

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‘I spent €4k on a heat pump. Here’s how much I save on energy bills'

The war on Iran has unexpectedly boosted the UK’s uptake of heat pumps. But are they really worth the investment?

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6 key takeaways from Colombia fossil fuel phaseout conference

Europe dominated the Santa Marta fossil fuel summit. Here are the key takeaways.

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What could the UAE’s exit from OPEC mean for the climate?

The world's third-largest oil producer has the capacity to increase its output by almost 50 per cent, according to industry estimates.

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EU touts end of new oil and gas drilling as capitals eye explorations

The war in the Middle East may have driven up oil and gas demand, but the world should still ditch new fossil fuel drilling, EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra has said, insisting on "affordable, reliable, homegrown clean energy."

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Greenpeace stages beach protest against fossil fuels during Colombia conference

Greenpeace activists displayed large messages on a beach in Colombia, calling for a transition away from fossil fuels during an international conference.

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Trump snubbed by gathering of global leaders in Colombia

"When the largest emitters have been present at the COP negotiations, they have pushed for a veto to prevent any discussion of the need to transition beyond fossil fuels," said the conference host.

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Summit kicks off in Colombia to accelarate exit from fossil fuels

The two-day segment of ministers and senior officials marks the political centerpiece of the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, where more than 50 countries have been discussing how to move away from oil, gas and coal.