The year ahead in 2026 is an important period for China’s climate policy, amid hints that its emissions could peak and as the government publishes targets for the next five years. Analysis for Carbon Brief shows the country’s emissions have been “flat or falling” for more than 18 months, but the timing of a peak
Tens of thousands of jobs could be lost if the UK’s clean energy supply chains were to suffer a shock as a result of an over-reliance on China, a left-leaning thinktank has warned. A year-long disruption to the supply of essential battery components used to manufacture electric vehicles could wipe out production of more than
OVO is hosting a series of community events across the UK as part of Warm Welcome Week. OVO is hosting a series of community events across the UK as part of Warm Welcome Week.(Image: ) OVO is set to host a series of community events nationwide to help residents make energy savings of up to
The U.S. stock market finished strongly in the green in 2025, with the broad market benchmark, S&P 500, returning 16.4%, marking its third straight year of double-digit gains. Interestingly, all 11 market sectors finished in the green, underscoring the broad market momentum. Not surprisingly, the tech sector topped the performance tables once again with a
From kitchen essentials to home heating and entertainment systems, some devices consume far more power than others. Understanding which appliances use the most electricity is a crucial first step toward cutting costs, reducing waste, and making smarter choices at home. Here are the top five appliances that you may use in your own homes that
A heating expert shared the best time to use your heating to keep your home warmer for longer and help reduce your winter energy bills A heating expert shared the best time to use your heating to keep your home warmer for longer and help reduce your winter energy bills(Image: Peter Dazeley via Getty Images)
There’s nothing like a warm fire when it’s chilly outside. Oh, it’s gone out, and I’ve got no coal left! I think I might have to find an alternative energy. Although coal is great for a nice cosy fire, there’s only so much of it we can dig out of the ground and burn before
Exactly how much you can save will largely depend on your home’s insulation and other characteristics Many people are grappling with increased energy costs(Image: Ridofranz via Getty Images) Octopus Energy says that making a simple switch could save up to £65 on annual heating costs – and it only takes a matter of seconds. The
UK households could cut annual energy bills by £1,141 – what you need to know – Birmingham Live Need to know People are urged to act now as high energy consumption in the winter months is pushing everyone’s bills much higher 10:32, 15 Jan 2026Updated 10:35, 15 Jan 2026 There are some quick fixes to
Concerns over capital More than half of the respondents to BlackRock’s survey indicated that they consider data centre energy to be a worthwhile investment, while 37% prefer energy infrastructure over big tech as an opportunity. This shift reflects a growing unease about the capital-intensive nature of AI development. Gartner put a figure to that capital