Trump the ‘biggest loser’ for scrapping climate action, John Kerry says at Cop31 Kerry decries president for ceding clean-energy dominance to China and says climate crisis still a key issue for voters The Guardian - US · 9h ago
Sadiq Khan joins Labour figures urging PM not to water down electric vehicle targets – as it happened The mayor of London is the most high-profile figure to weigh into the debate over electric vehicle targets The Guardian - UK · 10h ago
Cop31 as it happened: ‘No one is coming to rescue us,’ Greta Thunberg tells climate summit World leaders including UK prime minister Andy Burnham addressed the summit today, as talks near the end of the first week The Guardian - UK · 14h ago
Senior MEPs warn over Chinese firm’s plans for £1.5 billion Scottish factory SENIOR European politicians have warned about the risks of Chinese investment as the UK and Scottish Government remain divided over a proposed £1.5bn wind turbine factory ... The National (Scotland) · 15h ago
Deep-pocketed windfarm developers shouldn’t need a £1bn state loan National wealth fund is to lend £1bn towards the Vanguard projects – but whether the private equity giant needed help is debatable The Guardian - UK · Nov 11
Artificial intelligence, nuclear power a costly combo Powering Australia's growing number of data centres using small nuclear reactors could take decades and cost billions of dollars more than renewable energy. AAP · Nov 11
India's renewable energy expansion averts $100 bn in fuel imports, savings seen at $240 bn by 2030 The findings underline the growing economic and energy-security dividends of India's renewable energy transition, with increased domestic electricity generation reducing exposure to imported fossil fuels and volatility in international energy markets. The Economic Times · Nov 11
In 1954, Bell Labs scientists Daryl Chapin, Calvin Fuller and Gerald Pearson unveiled a solar battery that helped advance solar-powered technology On April 25, 1954, Bell Telephone Laboratories made a significant breakthrough by introducing a solar battery designed to power telephone systems. The focus was on enhancing efficiency, enabling solar cells to transform 6% of sunlight into usable electricity. While it started as a specialized technology, solar energy has seen remarkable… The Economic Times · Nov 11
Acceleration in clean technology needed to ensure decline in world's emissions: Study Adopting clean energy solutions such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles can play a pivotal role in lowering carbon emissions. The Global Carbon Project highlights a concerning forecast of rising emissions in India that may exceed earlier predictions. While many nations are successfully decreasing fossil fuel emissions, a rapid shift… The Economic Times · Nov 11
Karnataka plans feasibility studies for 1,500 MW floating solar capacity Karnataka is currently exploring the establishment of floating solar power projects aimed at generating 1,500 MW capacity. The initiative includes conducting feasibility studies and surveys for suitable reservoirs and water bodies. KPCL will evaluate technical aspects and environmental impacts as part of project preparation. This project reflects the state's commitment… The Economic Times · Nov 11
Burnham lauds £12bn offshore wind investment as he prepares for climate summit Package for plan off Norfolk coast revealed as government tries to calm critics after approving Jackdaw gasfield The Guardian - UK · Nov 11
Chancellor confident budget will lead to growth despite OBR not finding evidence to prove it – as it happened The OBR normally only includes growth measures in their scorecard if they will increase growth by at least 0.1% of GDP The Guardian - UK · Nov 11
130 new jobs to be created by Scottish offshore wind farm A total of 130 Scottish jobs are set to be created after energy giant SSE announced a major offshore wind supply chain deal The National (Scotland) · Nov 11
Offshore wind farm will support 130 new Scottish jobs, SSE announces SSE said it brings the number of Scottish roles linked to its 1.4GW Berwick Bank B project to almost 1,000 so far. Evening Standard · Nov 11
The Economic Times · Nov 11 India weighs replacing old wind turbines to boost capacity by 50% without acquiring land India is exploring a plan to replace ageing, smaller wind turbines with larger, more efficient machines to increase generation at existing sites without acquiring additional land. The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association estimates that 5-8 GW of old wind capacity could be repowered immediately, potentially raising capacity at these sites…
AAP · Nov 11 Solar company backed by sport stars banned from scheme A firm calling itself Australia's number one solar company has been permanently suspended by the Clean Energy Regulator for not being 'fit and proper'.
The Independent UK · Nov 10 Greta Thunberg issues urgent warning at UN climate talks: 'Everything we love is at stake' This year’s conference is taking place in the Turkish city of Antalya
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10 Britain willing to discuss paying into EU to join electricity market, says minister Hamish Falconer says UK has ‘not accepted principle’ of linking electricity trade to ‘cohesion fund’ but two sides will discuss issue
The Independent UK · Nov 10 Nations promise to install more rooftop solar at UN climate talks Five countries have backed a plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels worldwide by 2030
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10 US and rest of world must follow China’s lead on green energy, says John Kerry Former US secretary of state says most nations are ‘stumbling along’ while Beijing has ‘hugely accelerated’
France 24 · Nov 10 Fossil fuel emissions set to fall for first time since Covid, research shows Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall by 0.4 percent in 2026 for first time since the Covid pandemic, driven by the expansion of renewable energy and the oil price shock linked to the Iran war, researchers said Tuesday, who warned the decline may be short-lived.
The Independent UK · Nov 10 Brazil to present plan for moving economies toward renewable energies at UN climate talks Brazil will launch a road map to help countries transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies
The Economic Times · Nov 10 Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, finds research Emissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal -- the main drivers of climate change -- rose by 0.9 percent per year on average in the past decade, hitting a record high in 2025, according to the Global Carbon Budget report.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10 Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push However, authors of a comprehensive assessment to be presented at Cop31 warn talk of a global turnaround premature
The Times of India · Nov 9 Virginia farm wins solar award with 42 panels above crops, generating 130% power Virginia agrivoltaics project, the Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows installed 42 solar panels above working crop rows, and the pilot has since been named a co-recipient of the Solar Farm of the Year award. Run by a land conservation organisation in the Virginia Piedmont, the farm shows that food production…