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A new study just debunked a heat pump myth

Tom Pattinson — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:36 +0000

Heat pumps can cut energy use by up to two-thirds while easing pressure on the grid, according to a UK study

Tom Pattinson — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:21 +0000

New homes are encouraged to be net-zero ready, but the real work lies in retrofitting Britain’s 29m old properties. One house shows how

Gavin Haines — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:20 +0000

Researchers in Australia have developed a dual-purpose paint that tackles rising heat and water scarcity in one stroke

Tom Pattinson — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:15 +0000

A first-of-its-kind energy initiative aims to make the green transition more accessible, delivering affordable solar to those most in need

Gavin Haines — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:00:03 +0000

The Dutch smartphone ban in schools was hailed a success, the Seine reopened to bathers, and Poland hit a renewables milestone, plus more

Gavin Haines — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:11:09 +0000

The ‘most liveable’ cities were revealed, a test improved cancer care for kids, and Europe smashed renewables records, plus more

Gavin Haines — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:00:29 +0000

New tests promised to ‘turn tide’ on cancer, a breakthrough saved a man’s sight, and the Dutch unplugged en mass, plus more

Robin Eveleigh — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:00:10 +0000

UK coal-use fell to historical lows, an electricity-producing enzyme was discovered, and women’s sport scored wins, plus more

Gavin Haines — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:11:27 +0000

As big thinkers are figuring out ways to decarbonise our lives, these innovative solutions are bringing hope for a clean green future

Nicola Slawson — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:02:40 +0000

The electric-only forecourt is the first of more than 100 such charging stations to open across the UK over the next five years