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Wakefield hospital solar panel plans approved
More than 600 solar panels can be installed on rooftops at a mental health hospital in West Yorkshire after planners approved the scheme. The project will see 614 panels fitted to five buildings at Fieldhead Hospital in Wakefield as part of a…
7 things no one tells you before installing solar panels, according to an expert
Solar panels can cut the amount of electricity you need to buy from the grid and give you more control over how your home uses energy. But getting the most from them involves more than simply choosing a set of panels and putting them on the roof.
Just how many solar panels does it take to stop landslides in Nepal - Especially terrible ones 800 years ago?!
The devastating landslides in Nepal were quickly blamed on climate change. But in this article, Jo Nova shows what that narrative leaves out. Landslides have always been common in the steep, rain-soaked and earthquake-prone Himalayas. Around 1190…
Twenty signs your life is in order - from bin day to washing up
A new study has claimed Brits have a check list of signs they've got their life in order - although more than half believe nobody is ever on top of things. The main signs include not having empty food wrappers lying around in the foot well of your…
US targets China's global trade surplus at G20 meeting ahead of Xi-Trump summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday targeted China's global trade surplus, raising concerns over “excessive imbalances,” weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to arrive in Washington for a bilateral summit…
The Heat Pump Diaries: One homeowner's surprising discoveries after making the switch
When Craig, who lives near Bradford, was faced with an aging gas boiler on its last legs, he knew he had a choice to make. He was already looking into solar panels and battery storage options, so making the leap to a heat pump felt like the natural…
Cloover Adds Funding Firepower In The Race To Green Europe's Homes
Homeowners are under pressure to make energy efficiency improvements but often need financial help to do so Cloover, the Berlin-based energy sector start-up, will today announce it has raised a new $100 million funding facility, taking the total…
'We installed a heat pump last year - here's what I've learned'
In April last year, Paul and his wife replaced the 18kW gas system boiler in their four-bedroom house in south Liverpool with an Octopus Cosy 9 heat pump. Living with their three children, the couple was motivated by both environmental concerns and…
What Makes Something 'Better' for the Environment? - TPR: The Public's Radio
This episode is a rerun. It originally aired on August 1, 2023. Megan Hall: Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. I'm Megan Hall. In this…
How to tackle the climate impact of datacentres | Letters
The case of future datacentres demanding more electricity than the entire United Kingdom (Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds, 25 August) is an example of corporates transferring their…
Column | What it's like to drive a car that runs on sunshine
This is the first edition of Michael Coren's new Future Coach column, which explores the choices that shape how we live — from climate and technology to health and money. On a recent drive along the California coast, I passed gas stations…
Climate protection measures are widely supported
A view of the dried-up riverbed of the Emme in the canton of Bern. (July 13, 2026) The hot summer has intensified calls for greater climate protection in Switzerland. According to a survey, a large majority of the population supports concrete…
NASA's Swift telescope is back, but time is running out
The observatory's Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope and X-ray Telescope were switched back on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Both instruments had been shut down in February as part of an effort to reduce atmospheric drag and help Swift remain in orbit longer…
20 signs that show you are in control of your life
New research has revealed the signs people see as proof they've truly “grown up” - and it's less about hitting major milestones than being on top of everyday tasks. Saving money tops the list, followed by enjoying your own company…
The 5 Best Space-Inspired Watches of 2026
Space has long been a source of inspiration for watchmakers, but a new generation of designs is looking way beyond the retro nostalgia of the Moon landings. As humanity prepares to return to the lunar surface through NASA's Artemis program and…
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