Tories slam Miliband's £1.8bn offshore wind expansion
Ed Miliband accelerates UK's 2030 clean power goal with a record 8.4GW wind auction, adding up to £1.8bn annually to bills. Critics label it an 'expensive vanity project'. Read the full analysis.
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Solar Grazing Offers Lifeline to UK Sheep Farmers
Sheep farmers are using land under solar panels for free grazing, significantly expanding their flocks. Is this a 'triple-win' for farming, renewables, and society, or just green PR?
Record UK Wind Auction to Power 12 Million Homes
Great Britain's latest renewable energy auction secures record offshore wind capacity, promising £22bn investment, 7,000 jobs, and a path to cheaper, cleaner power by 2030. Discover how it works.
UK's Record Wind Auction Secures Power for 12m Homes
The UK's latest offshore wind auction has secured a record 8.4GW of clean energy, powering over 12m homes. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hails it as a victory for lower bills and energy sovereignty.
UK awards record offshore wind contracts, prices up 11%
The UK government has awarded contracts for a record 8.4GW of new offshore wind power, a key step towards its 2030 clean energy target. While prices rose, ministers hail a move away from volatile gas. Read the full analysis.
Record UK Offshore Wind Auction Powers 12m Homes
A landmark UK government auction secures contracts for offshore windfarms to power over 12 million homes, marking a major step towards clean energy by 2030 and boosting energy sovereignty.
Coal power falls in China and India for first time since 1970s
Analysis reveals a 'historic' drop in coal power generation in China and India, potentially signalling a peak in global emissions. Discover the clean energy surge behind the change.
Judge allows Ørsted's US offshore wind project to resume
A federal judge has permitted Danish energy giant Ørsted to restart its Revolution Wind project, overturning a suspension ordered by the Trump administration. The ruling deals a legal blow to efforts blocking US offshore wind expansion.
MPs Underestimate Public Backing for Climate Action
New research reveals UK and Belgian politicians significantly misjudge public appetite for green policies like wind farms and meat taxes, hindering climate action. Discover the 'silent majority'.
Ørsted files legal challenge against US wind farm freeze
Europe's largest offshore wind developer, Ørsted, takes legal action against the White House's suspension of its $5bn Revolution Wind project, citing a violation of law and substantial harm.
12 MyLondon stories that made a real difference in 2025
From saving community spaces to exposing crime and injustice, discover how MyLondon's reporting in 2025 directly impacted the lives of ordinary Londoners.
Japan shifts to nuclear 'maximisation' for 2050 net zero goal
Japan, the world's fifth-largest emitter, pivots its energy strategy towards nuclear power 'maximisation' alongside renewables, aiming for net zero by 2050. Explore Fukushima's renewable transformation.
Trump's 'Bald Eagle' Outrage Uses Old Israeli Photo
Donald Trump's social media post blaming wind turbines for killing a bald eagle used an 8-year-old photo of a falcon from Israel. Discover the facts behind the viral error.
UK Renewable Energy Approvals Hit Record High in 2025
Planning approvals for battery storage, wind and solar projects in Great Britain nearly doubled in 2025, hitting 45GW. Experts warn grid bottlenecks must be overcome to turn ambition into power.
Copper price soars 35% amid global shortage fears
Copper is on track for its largest annual price surge in over 15 years, jumping more than 35% as fears of a global shortage grip markets. Discover why this critical metal for green energy has become a safe haven.
Hackney church becomes London's greenest with solar panels
St Paul's West Hackney leads London's green revolution with 104 solar panels and 4 heat pumps, cutting energy costs by £10k a year. Discover how this community project is a blueprint for the UK.
Renewable Energy Can Curb Climate Crisis, Says McKibben
Climate activist Bill McKibben argues cheap solar and wind power offer a crucial tool to mitigate global heating, highlighting China's leadership and the US's missed opportunity.
Victoria's First Public Wind Farm Launches
Victoria's first publicly owned wind farm, Delburn, is now operational in the Latrobe Valley, marking a major shift in the state's energy strategy and creating local jobs. Discover the impact.
Trump's Wind Farm Stance Raises UK Energy Concerns
Donald Trump's renewed criticism of wind farms and pledge to halt offshore projects if re-elected prompts fresh debate over UK energy security and renewable investment. Read the analysis.
Renewables firm Venterra lands £40m amid tensions
Venterra, the offshore wind firm founded by ex-Petrofac boss Ayman Asfari, is set to announce a £40m capital injection. Discover the details behind the fundraising and internal challenges.
California's Clean Energy Powers 100% of Grid Daily in 2025
California achieved a historic clean energy milestone in 2025, powering its grid entirely with renewables daily. As the US federal government retreats, the Golden State positions itself as a global climate leader.
Business Retreat from Net Zero Pledges Accelerates in UK
From retail to finance, UK firms are watering down carbon targets. Explore the sectors retreating from net zero and the political shift undermining climate action.
Michigan residents fight 'uniquely evil' $7bn data centre
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive data centre backed by tech tycoons, fearing soaring bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. A classic David vs Goliath story unfolds.
US Town Sues Drax Over Pollution From Biomass Plant
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are taking legal action against British energy giant Drax, alleging its wood pellet plant is poisoning their community with toxic air pollution. Read the full investigation.
Renewable grid could cut power costs by a third, CSIRO finds
New CSIRO modelling reveals an 82% renewable electricity grid could be a third cheaper than current wholesale costs by 2030, challenging claims of soaring energy prices. Explore the future of clean power.
Australian Eco-Village Bans Pets to Save Native Wildlife
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.
Energy bills to rise £108 by 2031 for grid upgrades
Ofgem announces a £28bn energy infrastructure investment, adding £108 to average household bills by 2031. Get the full breakdown of costs and government support.
AI Data Centre Boom Transforms Nevada Desert
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
UK's Largest Solar Farm Approved in Suffolk
The UK government has approved the Sunnica Energy Farm, a massive 3,500-acre solar project in Suffolk. It will power 400,000 homes and create 1,000 jobs. Read more on the implications for UK energy.
Data centres could derail Australia's climate targets
Experts warn Australia's data centre boom, fuelled by AI, could triple energy demand by 2030, jeopardising net zero ambitions and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Read the full analysis.
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