renewable energy

Earth News

Fossil fuel power falls despite Hormuz crisis as renewables step in

Fears of a ‘coal comeback’ triggered by the Iran war energy crisis are not supported by the data.

20/04/2026

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

‘Fossil fuelled war’ could give rise to a historic ‘climate reset’

Experts are calling on governments to ‘reduce the risk of every fossil fuel disruption turning into a global energy and economic shock’.

17/04/2026

Earth News

Lower electricity bills could become a reality thanks to EU proposal

Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this?

16/04/2026

Earth News

UK households could be paid to turn on washing machines on sunny days

Europe’s grids are struggling to keep up with renewables. Is giving away free energy the answer?

15/04/2026

Earth News

Is Hungary’s historic election result good news for the climate?

Orbán, who once described EU climate ambitions as a 'utopian fantasy', has been replaced by Péter Magyar.

13/04/2026

Nature

How many birds die from wind turbines? Surprising findings

Critics say wind turbines endanger birds but two new studies have now analysed the risk in more detail. What they have found could change the debate.

11/04/2026

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

Climate

Solar now requires less upfront costs than fossil fuels

Electrotech has for a long time been out of reach for low-income countries due to higher upfront costs.

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 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

‘Climate neglect’: Italy falls back on coal amid Iran war energy woes

Italy’s four coal-powered plants, which are currently on stand-by, could be reactivated if gas and oil supply issues escalate.

03/04/2026

Europe News

Will the Iran war threaten the EU's green transition?

The European Union's climate ambitions could be delayed as the war against Iran is driving energy prices through the roof and raising questions of supply security. EU leaders maintain the conviction that the path to energy independence lies in more clean power and less reliance on fossil fuels.

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

360-metre giant: World's tallest wind turbine being built in Germany

Winds are stronger at higher altitudes, allowing for twice as much energy to be produced.

01/04/2026