Europe
Oil and gas windfall tax rise would cost the economy £13bn, UK trade body warns
Increased windfall taxes on the UK’s offshore oil and gas industries would cost the economy about £13 billion.
Scientists explore impact of offshore wind farms on seabed
The project will explore the environmental impact of the turbines on the seabed amid plans to build thousands more to reach net zero...
Armenia says lightning shuts down nuclear power station
Lightning strike on nuclear plant outside Yerevan causes safety systems to shut down power.
UK govt unlocks up to £5.5bn for new nuclear power station subsidy scheme
The UK unlocks up to £5.5 billion in subsidies for the Sizewell C nuclear plant, despite financial and environmental concerns.
Countries still far apart on COP29 finance goal
Countries still remain far from agreement on COP29 UN climate funding target to help developing countries cope with climate change
New Swiss nuclear dawn seen decades away at best
Bringing Swiss nuclear power stations online could take decades due to political and financial hurdles, energy experts and politicians say
National Trust restores nature across area twice the size of Manchester
The National Trust has surpassed its goal to restore over 25,000 hectares of priority habitat by 2025, achieving it ahead of schedule.
‘Optimism’ as endangered black grouse numbers increase at UK’s rewilding sites
Black grouse, which are seen as an important indicator species for ecosystem health, have suffered UK-wide decline over recent decades.
Quantum computers can accelerate the transition to net zero power grids
Quantum computing could revolutionize grid optimization, helping plan and operate net-zero power grids, crucial for the UK's energy transition.
