Liam Gilliver

Earth News

Finland publishes fossil fuel exit plan as COP31 dodges the issue

Transitioning away from fossil fuels appears to have become an elephant in the room as the first week of COP31 wraps up.

14 November 2026

Ecotech

Europe’s solar and battery boom could ‘save 40%’ on electricity costs

“Solar is the fuel, the battery is the power plant. The whole system only becomes cheaper if these work in harmony with one another.”

13 November 2026

Climate

A warning from the Arctic? How Europe can predict its next big drought

A new study has found that reduced winter sea ice in the Barents and Kara seas could be linked to more summer drought across a wide area of Eurasia.

12 November 2026

Earth News

How cloudy weather is causing a problem for Europe’s solar boom

A prolonged period of cloudy and windless weather can throttle Europe's solar and wind generations, often causing the grid to rely on polluting back-up sources.

8 November 2026

Earth News

Why scientists are heating old wind turbine blades to 2,000°C

Europe risks becoming a dumping ground for hard-to-recycle wind turbine blades but new research has found a ‘hot’ solution

7 November 2026

Earth News

Majorca shuts down its last coal plant. Will it lower energy bills?

Authorisation has been granted to permanently close down the remaining coal-fired units on Majorca, marking a new era for the island.

6 November 2026

Climate

Can a centuries-old cemetery show how climate shocks fuelled disease?

Scientists say that climate shocks may have been ‘overlooked’ when researching certain diseases in the Industrial Revolution.

5 November 2026

Ecotech

Becoming a ‘better grid citizen’ could lower your energy bills

Green technology is allowing more Europeans to take control of their energy bills and help the continent’s outdated grid.

2 November 2026

Climate

Inside the radical plan to relocate Europe’s crumbling coastlines

Economic losses from coastal erosion exceed €1 billion per year across 28 European countries

1 November 2026

Earth News

‘Shocking’ number of bats killed every year by wind turbines - study

Researchers warn the death toll of bats has spiralled since the boom in wind energy – but there are solutions at hand.

31 October 2026

Earth News

Climate disinformation a ‘public health threat’, warns new WHO report

“Climate disinformation is not only a problem of false rumours and mistruths; it is also a problem of power, incentives and accountability.”

26 October 2026

Climate

Should Europe ban meat billboards? Climate psychologist weighs in

As climate scientists call for a transition to plant-rich diets, could Europe’s streets lose their juicy burger billboards?

25 October 2026

Climate

Scientists find new clue to predict when next El Niño will strike

Predicting El Niño a year in advance could help communities and decision makers better prepare for the weather phenomenon's impact.

23 October 2026

Earth News

How switching to EVs has saved the EU almost €3bn since Iran war

“Every EV on the road reduces exposure to volatile oil markets, and as fleets grow – so does the protection against future supply shocks.”

22 October 2026

Nature

‘Ocean sanctuaries’ could keep leatherback turtles out of danger zones

Experts warn that it could take 265 years to reach a crucial target to protect 30 per cent of the ocean under the current rate of progress.

19 October 2026

Ecotech

Solar driveways and patios pop up across Europe. Are they worth it?

“Every sunny surface we put to work brings Europe closer to an energy system that is cheaper, more secure and owned by the people it serves.”

18 October 2026

Climate

The Doomsday Glacier is ‘committed’ to melting. Can we stop it?

The total collapse of Thwaites Glacier, known as the Doomsday Glacier, would contribute an estimated 65cm to global sea level rise.

16 October 2026

Climate

An El Niño timeline: When will it peak and will it go into 2027?

A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is still intensifying in the Pacific. When will we see the weather phenomenon peak – and when will it come to an end?

12 October 2026

Earth News

Inside IKEA’s second-hand marketplace where furniture is 60% cheaper

Sustainability is noticeably absent in IKEA’s latest press statement about its second-hand marketplace.

12 October 2026

Earth News

This EU capital just voted to ban fossil fuel adverts for good

“Cities can’t keep working to cut emissions while allowing their own advertising spaces to encourage more flying and fossil fuel consumption.”

9 October 2026