Batteries are hot right now—like really, really hot. Long-lasting, durable, and lightweight storage devices will be an essential part of the global energy transition, yet the tendency of lithium-ion cells to catch fire and explode is only one issue with our most ubiquitous battery technology. A pile of other problems—long charging times, limited life between charges, vulnerability to heat and cold, and the risks around the supply chain of critical metals—has led investors and governments on a...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In Florida, the effects of climate change are hard to ignore, no matter your politics. It’s the hottest state—Miami spent a record 46 days above a heat index of 100 degrees last summer—and many homes and businesses are clustered along beachfront areas […]
New industries such as cryptocurrency and cannabis are boosting industry forecasts, straining efforts to cut emissionsWhat’s happening with US energy?Demand for power is soaring, creating a new energy crisis for the United States – one that could make the climate crisis even worse. Continue reading
Brightening Earth’s clouds so that they reflect more sunlight just might cool the planet — that is if we can figure out how to do it without causing any unintended
Martin Lewis among those encouraging consumers to make a note so they do not overpay when cap reducedMillions of households are being urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier this weekend to ensure they do not overpay when cheaper prices come in on Monday.The consumer champion Martin Lewis is among those urging people to get their phones, pens and notepads out so that they benefit fully from the 12.3% cut to the Ofgem energy price cap, which is altered quarterly. Continue reading
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. With a sweeping legislative proposal, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders are attempting to place public housing at the center of the green energy transition, tackling the twin crises of global warming and soaring housing costs. “Public housing should […]
The family-of-four slashed their energy costs 'with a beautiful and ambitious refurb' - and they're offering tours of their new home
The finance expert has explained why regulator Ofgem is unlikely to reduce standing charges unless the government intervenes
In the shadow of a massive monument glorifying nuclear power, over 30 nations from around the world on Thursday pledged to use the controversial energy source to help achieve a climate-neutral globe while providing countries with an added sense of strategic security. The idea of a Nuclear Energy Summit would
One wants to fix the second chamber. The other would scrap it and bring in the ‘Danish system’. Can they meet halfway?Hartley, 73, WorthingOccupation Retired architect Continue reading
Jake Paul looked stunned after watching Mike Tyson’s training footage. Tyson will step into the ring aged 58 to take on YouTube star Paul on July 20, and the heavyweight icon has posted a num
In a resolute speech to the 1922 Committee of backbench MPs, the Prime Minister acknowledged Labour's huge lead in the polls, but insisted it could be turned round.