How Pakistan’s solar boom is shielding it from worst of Iran war crisis
A quarter of Pakistani households are now using solar panels. This insulates millions of families from the energy crisis
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‘Highly speculative’ that Trump’s new fuel rules will help drivers: Experts
Proposed changes weaken climate rules and waste years of investments by car makers in EVs.
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Western Cuba faces blackout as government seeks to update energy grid
Electrical failures due to ageing infrastructure, hurricanes and a struggling economy have prompted widespread protests.
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Term “fossil fuels” absent from COP30 climate pledge
Harjeet Singh explains why he is disappointed with the outcome of COP30 but holds hope for the 2026 summit.
Published On 23 Nov 2025
US families’ ‘mind blown’ with cuts to solar rooftop funds
Many US families had been adopting solar panels for their homes to bring down electricity costs which have shot up.
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COP30 summit in Brazil: What we know about the UN climate conference
Delegates from around the world are expected to disagree over how to tackle climate change and who should pay.
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China’s emissions to peak later than previously forecast, experts say
Seven in 10 climate researchers expect China’s carbon emissions to peak by the end of the decade, survey shows.
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Global Warning: Our future in a warmer world
A three-part series on the realities of climate change – but with innovative solutions to safeguard our future.
Published On 11 Oct 2025
US and China provoke sharp fall in global outlook for renewable power
Lowered support means capacity now expected to grow to no more than 4,600GW by 2030, 900GW lower than 2024 estimate.
Iraq set to open huge solar plant in Karbala to battle electricity crisis
Iraq is advancing several solar power projects as part of a plan to meet its electricity needs.
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US and UK sign major nuclear power deal: What does it include?
The multibillion-pound deal will build up to 12 modern nuclear reactors in northeast England and power data centres.
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