UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar 15/4/2026

Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower bills. ...more

Two new studies could change critics’ opinions about how many birds die from wind turbines 15/4/2026

Critics say wind turbines endanger birds but two new studies have now analysed the risk in more detail. What they have found could change the debate. ...more

Zayed Sustainability Prize expands funding for all finalists 14/4/2026

The Zayed Sustainability Prize has expanded its support framework, announcing funding for all finalists in its 2027 cycle, continuing the approach introduced in 2026. The move reflects the Prize’s shift from a recognition platform into a broader support system that helps projects at different stages and speeds up real-world implementation. ...more

Moving from Energy Crisis to Energy Security with Renewables 14/4/2026

New IRENA policy advisory shows strategic role of renewables for energy security and resilience; recommends actions for policy makers to address today’s energy crisis ...more

Whiplash weather: Europe hit with second-warmest March on record after 'exceptionally wet' February 14/4/2026

The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) says global sea surface temperatures also reflect a “likely transition” toward El Niño conditions. ...more

France is turning its back on fossil fuels – with a €240m plan 14/4/2026

France wants to fast-track its electrification as the war on Iran continues to highlight the dangers of fossil fuel reliance. ...more

Argentina MPs approve bill allowing mining in glaciers 14/4/2026

Thousands of people have demonstrated against the bill, which scientists and activists say threatens water resources. ...more

India aiming to cut steel emissions by 25%, double capacity, document shows 10/4/2026

India's steel mills aim to cut carbon emissions by about a quarter over the next decade and reduce reliance on coal, while ‌the world's second-biggest producer of the alloy plans to more than double output, according to a document seen by Reuters. ...more

Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval 10/4/2026

Record high set on Monday and raised on Tuesday, with 14.4GW of electricity generated in sunny spring weather. ...more

More companies committed to validated emission targets in 2025, SBTi reports 10/4/2026

The number of companies with validated climate and emission targets, including net-zero commitments, saw robust growth in 2025, according to ‌a study released on Thursday by the corporate climate group Science Based Targets initiative. ...more