The Mekong river: stories from the heart of the climate crisis
The fate of 70 million people rests on what happens to the Mekong river. With world leaders meeting in Paris next week for crucial UN climate talks, John Vidal journeys down south-east Asia’s vast...
View Article'Please think again': readers respond to solar energy cuts
In August, the government announced plans to cut subsidies for rooftop solar by almost 90% in the new year. We asked 20 people affected to share their response to the cuts with usContinue reading...
View ArticleUnilever to stop using coal for energy within five years
Consumer goods giant pledges to go ‘carbon positive’ by 2030, generating 100% of its energy needs from renewables with more to spareUnilever, the consumer goods giant, has pledged to eliminate coal...
View ArticleQueensland windfarm finally cleared after four years of approval processes
Federal environment minister Greg Hunt approves $380m Mount Emerald windfarm, which can provide power for up to 75,000 homesAfter four years of delays owing to red tape, construction on Queensland’s...
View ArticleLabor chides $600,000 contract for new part-time windfarm commissioner
Mark Butler says Coalition government wasting money on windfarm ‘conspiracy theories’ after Andrew Dyer’s salary revelation The government is wasting more than $600,000 on windfarm “conspiracy...
View ArticleClimate change march: your photos from across Australia and New Zealand
Guardian readers were among hundreds of thousands of people rallying against climate change in Australia and New Zealand over the weekend as part of a global campaign. They share their experiences of...
View ArticleClimate change talks: five reasons to be cheerful or fearful | John Vidal
As world leaders convene in Paris for climate negotiations, the political and economic auspices are encouraging. Yet major obstacles will have to be overcome if the gap between rich and poor countries...
View ArticleSmarter renewable power: six innovations
Innovations are helping renewable energy become more accessible, powerful and effective. Emma Howard lists six inventions that are changing the sectorUnlike most solar panels, which use cells made of...
View ArticleIndia unveils global solar alliance of 120 countries at Paris climate summit
Narendra Modi announces a new alliance of nations and industry on large-scale expansion of solar energy use in the tropics and beyondIndia’s prime minister has launched an international solar alliance...
View ArticleSolar Impulse: round-the-world flight to continue after raising €20m
Plane powered only by the sun had been grounded in Hawaii after Pacific crossing from Japan broke record for non-stop flight but cooked its batteriesThe Swiss-led team trying to fly a solar-powered...
View ArticleNew generation wave energy: could it provide one third of Australia's...
A company called Carnegie Wave Energy is pushing the boundaries of wave-energy technology, and Australian island and coastal communities could be the first to take advantage of itWhat is Guardian...
View ArticleIndia and France launch international solar power alliance in Paris – video
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi holds a news conference alongside French president François Hollande on Monday to launch a global initiative for the promotion of solar power. The alliance of over...
View ArticleArgentina leader leaves controversial legacy with Patagonia dams project
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s hydroelectric project will bring jobs and money to Patagonia’s grasslands – but political and environmental implications of the $5.7bn scheme, backed by China, have...
View ArticleHacking Apple: putting the power of tech back into our hands
From Bristol to Sheffield, diverse groups of makers, fixers and techies are creating more self-reliant communitiesDo you have a favourite community project in your neighbourhood? Share your photos with...
View ArticleKingfisher swoops on solar power to reduce reliance on National Grid
B&Q owner to install solar panels on some stores and distribution centres as part of £50m investment in sustainable energyKingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix, is to put solar panels on...
View ArticleParis climate talks: The poorest countries are putting the richest to shame |...
Countries like the Philippines, Kiribati and Morocco are showing true leadership and leaving major polluters behind There were never more global leaders under one roof than here in Paris at the global...
View ArticleElon Musk says robust carbon tax would speed global clean energy transition
Innovator tells Sorbonne students that failing to price in damage done by carbon pollution is a $5.3tn a year subsidy for the fossil fuel industryElon Musk, the renowned innovator, believes the...
View ArticleUruguay makes dramatic shift to nearly 95% electricity from clean energy
In less than 10 years the country has slashed its carbon footprint and lowered electricity costs, without government subsidies. Delegates at the Paris summit can learn much from its success As the...
View ArticleLow fossil fuel prices hindering climate change fight, says IMF
International Monetary Fund suggests prolonged period of low oil, coal and gas prices could discourage further adoption of cleaner energy sourcesThe International Monetary Fund has issued a warning...
View ArticleNuclear power paves the only viable path forward on climate change
To solve the climate problem, policy must be based on facts and not prejudice. Alongside renewables, Nuclear will make the difference between the world missing crucial climate targets or achieving...
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