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What the UK energy bill hike means for green-powered households

There are calls for a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas giants after Shell reported profits of €18 billion last year.

3 February 2022

Home

Energy crisis in Europe: How are countries dealing with soaring bills?

Energy costs are soaring across the continent and millions of households are struggling to cope. What are countries doing to address the problem?

3 February 2022

Ecotech

These solar-powered motorbikes are a poacher's worst nightmare

Anti-poaching rangers on petrol-powered bikes can be heard up to 45 minutes before they arrive so this Swedish company has come up with a solution.

31 January 2022

Ecotech

Scientists are split over new pea study that electrified crops

A renewable energy device has been used to boost plant production for the first time. But how does electroculture really work?

17 January 2022

United Kingdom

Storm Arwen: 30,000 people still without power in the UK

Regional authorities say the storm damage is the "most significant" they have ever had to deal with.

1 December 2021

Climate

Portugal becomes the fourth EU country to stop using coal

The country's power production has gone coal-free nine years before the deadline.

22 November 2021

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia declares 30-day state of emergency over energy crisis

North Macedonia's government said it would provide emergency funding for state companies to import the necessary fuel.

10 November 2021

Spain

Thousands protest in Barcelona against electricity price hike

Consumer prices in Spain are rising by the highest rate in almost 30 years, fueled by the soaring electricity costs on international markets.

7 November 2021

Spain

Energy crisis: Soaring electricity prices strain European industries

The biggest cement plant in Spain could stop its activity due to the dramatic increase in electricity prices.

21 October 2021