Emily Beament
UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024, analysis finds
In total, a record 58% of the UK’s power in 2024 came from clean energy sources, renewables and nuclear.
Record year caps ‘decade of deadly heat,’ says UN in climate warning
The world has endured a 'decade of deadly heat,' with 2024 capping record temperatures.
2024’s top 10 climate disasters cost more than 200 billion dollars, charity says
In 2024, the top 10 climate disasters caused over $200 billion in damages, highlighting the urgent need for action on emissions.
Space for EVs and flood protection planting among UK’s garden predictions for 2025
In 2025, gardeners in the UK will focus on sustainable designs, incorporating EV-friendly front gardens and flood-preventing plants, per RHS trends.
Britain’s wind turbines break new generation record for second time in a week
Wind farms provided 68.3% of the country’s electricity on Wednesday.
Britain’s turbines set new wind record ‘taking centre stage in clean energy mix’
Britain’s turbines set a new maximum wind record, topping 22,000 megawatts for the first time on Sunday, figures indicate.
Countries urged to be ambitious in final push for UN plastic pollution treaty
UN talks in Busan, South Korea, aim for a bold global treaty on plastic pollution, but some nations push for weaker production curbs.
UK government to ban new coal mining schemes as country turns to clean energy
There may be limited exceptions to the ban for “safety or restoration purposes.”
UN climate talks start as experts warn 2024 is heading for record heat
COP29 climate talks begin in Azerbaijan as the UN warns that 2024 could be the hottest year on record.
New £1bn heat network could provide low carbon heating for London landmarks
The heat network scheme which could provide low carbon heating for some of London’s most famous buildings has been launched for Westminster.
