Energy Transition
UK's energy consumption is lower than it was in 1970
Each year, the UK government publishes detailed data about the country’s energy consumption and emissions. The country now consumes less overall energy than it did in 1970.
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Climate Action
These countries have committed to a net zero carbon emissions goal - could it solve the climate crisis?
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has compiled a list of large and small countries that have committed to adopting a net zero carbon emissions goal
Nature and Biodiversity
Abu Dhabi just switched on the world's largest 'virtual battery plant'
Despite its reliance on fossil fuels, the UAE is now home to the world's largest "virtual battery plant", as renewables become an increasingly significant force.
Geographies in Depth
China has nearly doubled its battery-storage capacity in just nine months
China's battery capacity has experienced rapid growth.
Urban Transformation
These concrete blocks are a surprisingly efficient way to store energy
A new, surprisingly simple, alternative to pumped-hydro has been developed by a start-up.
Climate Action
2017 was a record year for renewable power, but emissions are still rising
The annual Global Status report shows that the money spent on renewables was double the amount spent on fossil fuels, but there's still progress to be made.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The female scientist who discovered the greenhouse effect never got the credit she deserved
American scientist Eunice Foote's research was overshadowed and forgotten.
Energy Transition
These two countries are the reason the EU is hitting its ambitious renewable energy targets
At the current rate of growth, the European bloc can increase the proportion of renewables in its electricity mix to 50% by 2030, according to a new report.
Geographies in Depth
让环境成本透明起来：中国建成全球最大碳市场
在2015年的巴黎气候大会上，习近平总书记宣布，中国将在两年内建立碳市场。2017年12月19日，中国兑现了她的承诺——全球最大的碳市场即将建成。如果运行正常，世界上最大的温室气体排放国——中国，将实现巴黎协定中定下的目标，阻止毁灭性气候变化事件的发生。
Geographies in Depth
China has just launched the world's largest carbon market. Here's what you need to know
China has opened up what will become the world’s largest carbon market.
Climate Action
The world’s first 'negative emissions' plant has begun operation
A radical new 'negative emissions' power plant has begun operations in Iceland.
Nature and Biodiversity
Carbon emissions are still not going down – they’re actually going up
New projections suggest that emissions in 2017 are likely to increase, thwarting the drive toward keeping global temperatures from continuing to rise.
Energy Transition
One the biggest criticisms of renewables might have just been debunked
One of the biggest criticisms against wind and solar energy has been quashed.
Global Risks
NASA has discovered 7 new planets, but what would life be like there?
What life would be like on the seven newly discovered planets.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Viruses are talking to each other, and it could be the key to treating them
Scientists have caught viruses talking to each other, and that could be the key to a new age of anti-viral drugs.