carbon emissions

A farmer is taking Volkswagen to court over their contribution to climate change

Climate change in court: German farmer sues Volkswagen

A Virgin Atlantic Airways plane taxis along the runway.

All but one of 50 airline climate targets missed in the UK since 2000

The cost of living crisis could be driving a reduction in carbon emissions and light pollution with unexpected results

Stargazers are the unexpected winners of the cost of living crisis

There are three broad kinds of meat substitute, but microbial 'meat' may have the environmental edge.

Is fermented mushroom ‘meat’ the solution to our beef addiction?

A plane lands at Heathrow Airport in London.

The real climate impact of flying could be much worse than we thought

A seagrass meadow under the water.

This underwater plant absorbs carbon 30 times faster than a rainforest

Original team of volunteers at Food Rescue Hub, UK

These community projects are feeding people not landfill

People visit one of Stockholm's busiest shopping streets on February 4, 2022.

What are consumption-based emissions and why is Sweden targeting them?

13/04/2022

The IPCC has released its report on the international efforts needed to curb climate change before global temperatures reach dangerous levels.

Cost of keeping global heating to 1.5°C is far less than you'd guess

04/04/2022

The latest IPCC report has been released today.

Global warming must be limited to 1.5°C to avoid ‘climate disaster’

04/04/2022

A wind turbine is seen in Ulcinj, Montenegro.

Wind power must gather speed to meet climate goals, report finds

04/04/2022

Iceland is the leading country for renewable energy usage in Europe.

Which European countries are leading the race on renewable energy?

31/03/2022

The Sara Culture Centre is built from over 12,000 cubic metres of wood harvested from nearby forests

Sweden’s timber city erects skyscraper made entirely from wood

28/03/2022

Dusseldorf, Germany

How is Europe’s energy transition being shaped by the war in Ukraine?

24/03/2022

Conventional cremations use 135 litres of fuel and pump 245 kilograms of CO2 into the atmosphere

Human composting: How to stay green after you hit the grave

22/03/2022

Solar panels in Shanghai, China.

China to invest in renewable power but still prioritising oil and gas

22/03/2022

CO2 emissions tariff to be proposed in the EU.

World's first CO2 emissions tariff to be introduced in the EU by 2026

16/03/2022

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Floating solar farm puts Thailand on track towards carbon neutrality

11/03/2022

The Raleigh Stride 3 E-cargo bike.

What is a cargo bike and could it really replace your car?

11/03/2022

For over 15 years, Europe has increasingly relied on crop biofuels to reduce CO2 emissions in transport.

The big problem with biofuels no one is talking about

23/02/2022

The inside of the Dawdon mine water treatment plant in Seaham, Durham.

Flooded coal mines could be used to heat homes in the future

14/02/2022

Festivals like Glastonbury in the UK can reduce their environmental impact and inspire fans to take action.

Can a love of music unite people in the fight against climate change?

14/02/2022

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the GE Steam Power System main production site for its nuclear turbine systems in Belfort, eastern France.

France calls for nuclear 'renaissance' to end reliance on fossil fuels

11/02/2022

Inside the JET reactor in Oxford. The walls are made from beryllium and titanium.

Nuclear fusion breakthrough could bring us close to carbon-free future

09/02/2022

It’s scary how much energy our dormant electronics can waste.

Energy crisis: This trick could save you €90 a year

08/02/2022