Solar farms overtook coal plants in July to become ​China's top source of installed power ‌capacity, state-run media reported on Tuesday, although solar still lags well behind coal in terms of ​power ...

Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent greenhouse gas

A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the economy

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Long rows of solar panels march across the desert, and underneath them, where the ground should be baked and bare, there are rows of green.

Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC Springwatch

For the first time in eight years, Australians can have their say on Woodside's Browse gas project. Add your name to our submission today

Despite breathless reporting on how AI is going to change the world, Hannah Cyrus, a Bangor librarian, said that, in her experience, most library patrons aren’t finding it helpful.

Three electric school buses will kick-start the state’s groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid pilot program once school's out, with more EVs to be added in the…

A proposed $4.8 million data centre near homes, bushland and Katoomba North Public School has been withdrawn after more than 670 residents backed a campaign against what they described as a statewide ...

Committee: Environment and Communications References Committee Date referred: 13 May 2026 Submissions close: 1 September 2026 Reporting date: 16 November 2026 On 13 May 2026 the Senate referred a...

Mette Frederiksen’s new government promises overhaul for people – and animals – in home of ultra-intensive farming

In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.

The frenzied rollout of AI data centres in Australia is rushing through massive new projects, which will derail Australia’s energy transition unless the government urgently intervenes.

Tech bros pushing SMRs are going to be "very angry" when they discover nuclear is expensive and complicated, says leading analyst.

In the crushing darkness of the hadal zone—deep ocean trenches plunging 6,000 m to nearly 11,000 m—scientists have uncovered a hidden community. A study published in Science on May 14 reports the disc...

NSW transport minister says contracts signed for 24-metre, battery electric ferry to be trialled for 12 months from 2028 * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Spluttering journeys across Sydney Harbour could soon be a thing of the past after a trial of the city’s first Australian-made and designed electric ferry. The New South Wales government says contracts have been signed for the new 24-metre, battery electric ferry to be trialled for 12 months from 2028 – two years later than originally planned. It is hoped it will operate on a new Sydney fish market route when it enters passenger service in 2029. Continue reading...

A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds that round‑the‑clock solar and wind paired with battery storage deliver power at lower cost than new fossil fuel generation in h...

France on Tuesday announced a “first of its kind” plan to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050 during a global conference aimed at breaking reliance on fossil fuels.

Most communities rely on government-supplied diesel generators. Solar microgrids offer a secure supply – and residents can own the infrastructure

Exclusive: Move comes after Guardian Australia revealed Gemma Seymour was facing potential suspension over video criticising RMIT’s ties to weapons companies

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At Taronga Western Plains Zoo, the drama of a safari gives way to something quieter and more urgent, a national effort to return the greater bilby to landscapes it once shaped, and a race to stay ahea...

Hundreds of residents of a rural NSW town combine to build their own commercial solar farm, demonstrating the community benefits of renewable energy.

As we draw near to the end of this wild year, we celebrate the remarkable strides made in rewilding around the world. From Quolls to Hyenas, Seagrass to Whales, countless species are thriving, their h...

Colombia will no longer approve new oil or large-scale mining projects in its Amazon biome, which covers 42% of the nation’s territory, according to a Nov. 13 statement by its environment ministry. Ac...

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Researchers hope restoring the original song will improve breeding prospects for birds released into the wild