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Europe talks green at COP31 – but scrambles for more fossil fuels

Brussels wants the COP31 to speed up the transition from fossil fuels, but in a world where energy security and affordability are rising up the agenda, more and more governments are seeking short term oil and gas options.

9 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

Ecotech

Türkiye’s solar boom overshadowed by coal ahead of COP31

As Türkiye prepares to host the UN climate summit, one critic describes the country's climate targets and policies as “critically insufficient”.

6 November 2026

Climate

Brazil releases global roadmap for fossil fuel phaseout ahead of COP31

Countries have been urged to start planning now for the 'urgent, inevitable' – yet voluntary – phaseout of coal, oil and gas.

4 November 2026

Ecotech

China is winning the clean industry race. Can Europe catch up?

China secured 23 of the world’s 36 major clean industrial projects financed last year, as emerging economies advanced past both Europe and the US.

4 November 2026

Ecotech

China's record clean tech exports help slash global emissions - report

Clean tech is growing "much faster than anyone predicted just a few years ago” as gas prices continue to soar.

2 November 2026

Ecotech

How solar moved from home luxury to disaster zone essential

Portable solar kits in disaster zones fuel everything from communication and cooking to cooling and education.

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

Climate

Europe’s deadliest summer mapped: Which country was hit the hardest?

Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths – with climate change responsible for two-thirds.

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

Earth News

'Pull out all the stops': UN lays out path to limiting global warming

“Every additional fraction of a degree and additional year of warming above 1.5°C increases climate impacts and risks, such as the deadly floods, heatwaves and wildfires that have plagued many nations this year”.

21 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

Earth News

‘End handouts’ for fossil fuels, urges UN chief ahead of COP17

Fossil fuels are 'boiling our planet', says Guterres. Yet COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia are expanding them, a new report shows.

16 October 2026

Climate

Was El Niño to blame for Hurricane Polo’s record-breaking storm?

El Niño turbocharged the Pacific hurricane – but climate change had an even greater impact, scientists find.

15 October 2026

Earth News

Fuel prices are cutting emissions in France. Will it last?

Despite using less fossil fuels, France is still far short of the 5 per cent annual reduction in emissions it needs to meet its climate targets.

14 October 2026