From 27 August Plugin solar is legal, cheap and available from retailers.

Private capital is coming back into climate-focused funds, with the first six months of 2026 reaching $5.5bn, according to mid-year industry data and analysis released by the Global Private Capital Association (GPCA).

Okay, we’re a bit late to the party here, but balloons cause environmental damage and take a long time to degrade. So, last month researchers at Imperial College London released a new balloon material designed to break down quickly after use, offering a more environmentally responsible alternative for celebrations and events.

Ofgem's price cap will increase by 4 per cent for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026.

New Zealand has moved to protect its businesses from protracted climate related litigation.

The daily global average sea surface temperature (SST) has reached its highest level on record, exceeding the previous record set in March 2024.

A 35MW/70MWh battery storage plant has started commercial operations.

It may be time to take a lead from the Continent and look passive cooling technologies.

US-based Voya Energy has unveiled an energy system that uses scrap aluminum-based metal fuel (such as used aluminium cans) and converts the fuel directly into electricity through an electrochemical process.

White paint or air con?

A group of over 100 leading climate scientists, legal experts, and environmental campaigners have sent a letter to the Government urging them to impose a strict "carbon storage obligation" if they decide to re-approve the Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas field.

Very few sound minds do not believe that there is climate change. Pretty much anyone knows that pumping carbon and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is increasing temperatures. One can dispute the degree the latter affects climate, but perhaps it’s not such a great idea to put too many more up there.