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Trump’s 1.7°C World Could Arrive Within Years, Scientists Warn
Global temperatures could hit 1.7°C above pre-industrial levels as early as 2027, driven by lingering CO₂, El Niño and delayed clean energy, even as US fossil expansion continues.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Global temperatures could hit 1.7°C above pre-industrial levels as early as 2027, driven by lingering CO₂, El Niño and delayed clean energy, even as US fossil expansion continues.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Trump’s 1.7°C World Could Arrive Within Years, Scientists Warn
Global temperatures could hit 1.7°C above pre-industrial levels as early as 2027, driven by lingering CO₂, El Niño and delayed clean energy, even as US fossil expansion continues.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Global temperatures could hit 1.7°C above pre-industrial levels as early as 2027, driven by lingering CO₂, El Niño and delayed clean energy, even as US fossil expansion continues.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
🇮🇪 Renewables contributed 40 per cent of Ireland's energy supply in January.
Wind supplied 33 per cent, solar made up to 8%, and the country hit record weekend levels of demand.
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Wind supplied 33 per cent, solar made up to 8%, and the country hit record weekend levels of demand.
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https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/utility-scale-solar/ireland-renewables-provided-40-electricity-in-january
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February 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM
🇮🇪 Renewables contributed 40 per cent of Ireland's energy supply in January.
Wind supplied 33 per cent, solar made up to 8%, and the country hit record weekend levels of demand.
t.co/i4vN5paKeh
Wind supplied 33 per cent, solar made up to 8%, and the country hit record weekend levels of demand.
t.co/i4vN5paKeh
Richard Tice is appointed as shadow energy secretary to Reform's Cabinet. A man who admits he loves driving an EV and who has installed solar panels on buildings to save money, will now officially wage war on renewables on behalf of the party.
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https://www.theferret.scot/reform-deputy-accused-of-hypocrisy-over-renewables/
t.co
February 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Richard Tice is appointed as shadow energy secretary to Reform's Cabinet. A man who admits he loves driving an EV and who has installed solar panels on buildings to save money, will now officially wage war on renewables on behalf of the party.
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Electric HGV uptake more than doubled in the UK during 2025
The 1000th electric HGV was registered in 2025, new figures show from the SMMT, "but that means only 1 in 70 HGVs in the UK are currently electric." The freight sector has a long way to go, says Mike Hawes CEO of @smmt-ukauto.bsky.social
The 1000th electric HGV was registered in 2025, new figures show from the SMMT, "but that means only 1 in 70 HGVs in the UK are currently electric." The freight sector has a long way to go, says Mike Hawes CEO of @smmt-ukauto.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Electric HGV uptake more than doubled in the UK during 2025
The 1000th electric HGV was registered in 2025, new figures show from the SMMT, "but that means only 1 in 70 HGVs in the UK are currently electric." The freight sector has a long way to go, says Mike Hawes CEO of @smmt-ukauto.bsky.social
The 1000th electric HGV was registered in 2025, new figures show from the SMMT, "but that means only 1 in 70 HGVs in the UK are currently electric." The freight sector has a long way to go, says Mike Hawes CEO of @smmt-ukauto.bsky.social
Scientists Worried Falling Salinity Could Affect the Gulf Stream
One of the world’s ocean regions is 30% less salty than 60 years ago, a shift that could disrupt ocean circulation systems and the climate, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
One of the world’s ocean regions is 30% less salty than 60 years ago, a shift that could disrupt ocean circulation systems and the climate, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
February 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Scientists Worried Falling Salinity Could Affect the Gulf Stream
One of the world’s ocean regions is 30% less salty than 60 years ago, a shift that could disrupt ocean circulation systems and the climate, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
One of the world’s ocean regions is 30% less salty than 60 years ago, a shift that could disrupt ocean circulation systems and the climate, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder say.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
As Trump moves to roll back the US endangerment rule on climate and public health, global clean energy investment keeps rising.
“It’s hard to see how we’re in this situation, but the economics are pushing in another direction, toward clean power” - Dr Simon Evans @carbonbrief.org
“It’s hard to see how we’re in this situation, but the economics are pushing in another direction, toward clean power” - Dr Simon Evans @carbonbrief.org
February 13, 2026 at 1:04 PM
As Trump moves to roll back the US endangerment rule on climate and public health, global clean energy investment keeps rising.
“It’s hard to see how we’re in this situation, but the economics are pushing in another direction, toward clean power” - Dr Simon Evans @carbonbrief.org
“It’s hard to see how we’re in this situation, but the economics are pushing in another direction, toward clean power” - Dr Simon Evans @carbonbrief.org
Used EV car sales increased by almost 50% in 2025
“A third year of used car sales growth underscores the market’s resilience. The record number of buyers making the switch signals growing confidence in low emission motoring." - Mike Hawes SMMT CEO
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
“A third year of used car sales growth underscores the market’s resilience. The record number of buyers making the switch signals growing confidence in low emission motoring." - Mike Hawes SMMT CEO
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
Used electric car sales hit a record in 2025 as total market grows
Secondhand EV sales hit a record 274,815 last year as plug-in hybrid sales also jump
www.independent.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Used EV car sales increased by almost 50% in 2025
“A third year of used car sales growth underscores the market’s resilience. The record number of buyers making the switch signals growing confidence in low emission motoring." - Mike Hawes SMMT CEO
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
“A third year of used car sales growth underscores the market’s resilience. The record number of buyers making the switch signals growing confidence in low emission motoring." - Mike Hawes SMMT CEO
www.independent.co.uk/cars/electri...
The SW of England has seen rain for the same number of days as it poured in Noah's Ark, with 40 days of showers in Devon, Cornwall, and Worcestershire. ☔️
February 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM
The SW of England has seen rain for the same number of days as it poured in Noah's Ark, with 40 days of showers in Devon, Cornwall, and Worcestershire. ☔️
In 2025 UK households installed renewable energy systems every 90 seconds. Solar, heat pumps and battery storage increased 34% over 2024 figures. "More people are wanting to take control of their energy, cutting the cost of their bills and carbon at the same time." - Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS.
February 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM
In 2025 UK households installed renewable energy systems every 90 seconds. Solar, heat pumps and battery storage increased 34% over 2024 figures. "More people are wanting to take control of their energy, cutting the cost of their bills and carbon at the same time." - Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS.
Kent announces UK's largest local charging scheme. ⚡️
The local authority has signed a 20 year contract with EV charging firm Urban Fox to install 10,000 charge points.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The local authority has signed a 20 year contract with EV charging firm Urban Fox to install 10,000 charge points.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scheme to install 10,000 electric car charging points in Kent unveiled
The £12m scheme is part of a national strategy to expand access to on-street charging.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Kent announces UK's largest local charging scheme. ⚡️
The local authority has signed a 20 year contract with EV charging firm Urban Fox to install 10,000 charge points.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The local authority has signed a 20 year contract with EV charging firm Urban Fox to install 10,000 charge points.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Wales would unlock 1,000s of heat pump installations if it changed its outdated 3m rule, to be the same as Scotland, N.I and England" - Says expert Nigel Donohue, CEO of The Installation Assurance Authority (IAA).
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
"Wales would unlock 1,000s of heat pump installations if it changed its outdated 3m rule, to be the same as Scotland, N.I and England" - Says expert Nigel Donohue, CEO of The Installation Assurance Authority (IAA).
❄️ Only four countries will be able to host the Winter Olympics without artificial snow by the 2050's.
A warming climate is making the games harder to put on, with the number of possible venues dwindling, as set out in a new study. ✍️in @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olymp...
A warming climate is making the games harder to put on, with the number of possible venues dwindling, as set out in a new study. ✍️in @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olymp...
February 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
❄️ Only four countries will be able to host the Winter Olympics without artificial snow by the 2050's.
A warming climate is making the games harder to put on, with the number of possible venues dwindling, as set out in a new study. ✍️in @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olymp...
A warming climate is making the games harder to put on, with the number of possible venues dwindling, as set out in a new study. ✍️in @washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olymp...
New figures show 95% of Boiler Upgrade Scheme customers are satisfied with their heat pump or biomass installation.
“This is a testament to installers working under the scheme and the standards being upheld across the industry,” - Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS.
www.installeronline.co.uk/heating/data...
“This is a testament to installers working under the scheme and the standards being upheld across the industry,” - Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS.
www.installeronline.co.uk/heating/data...
Data reveals 95% satisfaction rate for Boiler Upgrade Scheme installations
New figures from MCS, the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables like heat pumps, has revealed a 95% satisfaction rate among customers of the Boiler Up
www.installeronline.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
New figures show 95% of Boiler Upgrade Scheme customers are satisfied with their heat pump or biomass installation.
“This is a testament to installers working under the scheme and the standards being upheld across the industry,” - Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS.
www.installeronline.co.uk/heating/data...
“This is a testament to installers working under the scheme and the standards being upheld across the industry,” - Ian Rippin, CEO of MCS.
www.installeronline.co.uk/heating/data...
"We are moving toward an era where electrostates will dominate."
Noting global clean power investment hit $2.3tn in 2025, reflecting a shift away from traditional petrostates in the global economy. Explains @janrosenow.bsky.social
Noting global clean power investment hit $2.3tn in 2025, reflecting a shift away from traditional petrostates in the global economy. Explains @janrosenow.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
"We are moving toward an era where electrostates will dominate."
Noting global clean power investment hit $2.3tn in 2025, reflecting a shift away from traditional petrostates in the global economy. Explains @janrosenow.bsky.social
Noting global clean power investment hit $2.3tn in 2025, reflecting a shift away from traditional petrostates in the global economy. Explains @janrosenow.bsky.social
"The fat cats are doing absolutely nothing."
Rubbish from fast food is a growing problem, but the firms responsible are doing nothing, litter champion Gill Thomas says.
Volunteers in Stroud have used AI to map hotspots and track the worst offending brands, identifying 750,000 pieces of litter.
Rubbish from fast food is a growing problem, but the firms responsible are doing nothing, litter champion Gill Thomas says.
Volunteers in Stroud have used AI to map hotspots and track the worst offending brands, identifying 750,000 pieces of litter.
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
"The fat cats are doing absolutely nothing."
Rubbish from fast food is a growing problem, but the firms responsible are doing nothing, litter champion Gill Thomas says.
Volunteers in Stroud have used AI to map hotspots and track the worst offending brands, identifying 750,000 pieces of litter.
Rubbish from fast food is a growing problem, but the firms responsible are doing nothing, litter champion Gill Thomas says.
Volunteers in Stroud have used AI to map hotspots and track the worst offending brands, identifying 750,000 pieces of litter.
"Most of the increase in peoples bills in the UK when it comes to electricity are from the added cost of gas, just over two thirds of the bill." - @janrosenow.bsky.social explains a new report by UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) to @lbcnews.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
"Most of the increase in peoples bills in the UK when it comes to electricity are from the added cost of gas, just over two thirds of the bill." - @janrosenow.bsky.social explains a new report by UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) to @lbcnews.bsky.social
Silver prices have surged, but solar makers are adapting. “A typical solar panel today already uses 10 times less silver than 20 years ago,” - Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the @globalsolarcouncil.bsky.social, as manufacturers race to cut reliance on the metal amid shortages. www.ft.com/content/2c21...
Silver squeeze leaves solar panel makers feeling the heat
Photovoltaic industry seeks substitutions for metal that has hit record highs
www.ft.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Silver prices have surged, but solar makers are adapting. “A typical solar panel today already uses 10 times less silver than 20 years ago,” - Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the @globalsolarcouncil.bsky.social, as manufacturers race to cut reliance on the metal amid shortages. www.ft.com/content/2c21...
'We've reduced our energy usage by 75%'
A heat pump and solar panels boosted author and retrofit guru Judith Leary Joyce's home's value by £92,000 and drastically improved the energy efficiency of her previously draughty terraced house.
A heat pump and solar panels boosted author and retrofit guru Judith Leary Joyce's home's value by £92,000 and drastically improved the energy efficiency of her previously draughty terraced house.
January 26, 2026 at 4:19 PM
'We've reduced our energy usage by 75%'
A heat pump and solar panels boosted author and retrofit guru Judith Leary Joyce's home's value by £92,000 and drastically improved the energy efficiency of her previously draughty terraced house.
A heat pump and solar panels boosted author and retrofit guru Judith Leary Joyce's home's value by £92,000 and drastically improved the energy efficiency of her previously draughty terraced house.
US Cold Snap Pushes UK Energy Prices
A brutal US freeze has pushed gas prices above $6 for the first time since 2022, after a record 70% weekly surge. With the UK now heavily reliant on US LNG, American weather is increasingly driving UK and European energy costs.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
A brutal US freeze has pushed gas prices above $6 for the first time since 2022, after a record 70% weekly surge. With the UK now heavily reliant on US LNG, American weather is increasingly driving UK and European energy costs.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
January 26, 2026 at 11:54 AM
US Cold Snap Pushes UK Energy Prices
A brutal US freeze has pushed gas prices above $6 for the first time since 2022, after a record 70% weekly surge. With the UK now heavily reliant on US LNG, American weather is increasingly driving UK and European energy costs.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
A brutal US freeze has pushed gas prices above $6 for the first time since 2022, after a record 70% weekly surge. With the UK now heavily reliant on US LNG, American weather is increasingly driving UK and European energy costs.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
EU Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels
A new Ember report finds wind and solar generated more electricity than fossils in the EU in 2025, reaching a record 30% share, Solar output rose 20% in a year. “This is the start of a new era of solar,” - Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council on BBC News
A new Ember report finds wind and solar generated more electricity than fossils in the EU in 2025, reaching a record 30% share, Solar output rose 20% in a year. “This is the start of a new era of solar,” - Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council on BBC News
January 23, 2026 at 3:39 PM
EU Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels
A new Ember report finds wind and solar generated more electricity than fossils in the EU in 2025, reaching a record 30% share, Solar output rose 20% in a year. “This is the start of a new era of solar,” - Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council on BBC News
A new Ember report finds wind and solar generated more electricity than fossils in the EU in 2025, reaching a record 30% share, Solar output rose 20% in a year. “This is the start of a new era of solar,” - Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council on BBC News
Trump’s North Sea Oil Claims Examined
President Trump said the UK has “500 years” of North Sea oil and gas and criticised clean energy at Davos. Analysis shows most recoverable reserves are already extracted, with remaining supplies to last years, not centuries. www.thetimes.com/article/c9ae...
President Trump said the UK has “500 years” of North Sea oil and gas and criticised clean energy at Davos. Analysis shows most recoverable reserves are already extracted, with remaining supplies to last years, not centuries. www.thetimes.com/article/c9ae...
Trump claims UK has 500 years of oil left in the North Sea. Is he right?
The president attacked UK environmental plans in a speech in Davos, saying high taxes and restrictions made it ‘impossible’ for oil firms to develop new fields
www.thetimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Trump’s North Sea Oil Claims Examined
President Trump said the UK has “500 years” of North Sea oil and gas and criticised clean energy at Davos. Analysis shows most recoverable reserves are already extracted, with remaining supplies to last years, not centuries. www.thetimes.com/article/c9ae...
President Trump said the UK has “500 years” of North Sea oil and gas and criticised clean energy at Davos. Analysis shows most recoverable reserves are already extracted, with remaining supplies to last years, not centuries. www.thetimes.com/article/c9ae...
“Solar shouldn’t just be for the richest,” Ed Miliband said, as he fielded questions on whether the Warm Homes Plan can deliver lower bills, expand heat pumps and meet its targets by 2030, discussing zero-interest loans and record solar uptake with Nick Ferrari on LBC
January 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
“Solar shouldn’t just be for the richest,” Ed Miliband said, as he fielded questions on whether the Warm Homes Plan can deliver lower bills, expand heat pumps and meet its targets by 2030, discussing zero-interest loans and record solar uptake with Nick Ferrari on LBC
“The Warm Homes Plan is almost a rescue mission for those living in cold, damp homes,” says @sifrancis.bsky.social End Fuel Poverty Coalition coordinator. “It could ease health impacts, cut NHS pressure, and benefit those who need it most.” on @bbc5live.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 12:52 PM
“The Warm Homes Plan is almost a rescue mission for those living in cold, damp homes,” says @sifrancis.bsky.social End Fuel Poverty Coalition coordinator. “It could ease health impacts, cut NHS pressure, and benefit those who need it most.” on @bbc5live.bsky.social
Hackney Solar Project Shows Warm Homes Plan Ambition
“We’re saving residents money and supplying low-carbon electricity, and over 25 years the project basically doesn’t cost anything,” says Reg Platt, CEO, Emergent Energy, atop Hackney social housing with hundreds of solar panels, to Justin Rowlatt
“We’re saving residents money and supplying low-carbon electricity, and over 25 years the project basically doesn’t cost anything,” says Reg Platt, CEO, Emergent Energy, atop Hackney social housing with hundreds of solar panels, to Justin Rowlatt
January 21, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Hackney Solar Project Shows Warm Homes Plan Ambition
“We’re saving residents money and supplying low-carbon electricity, and over 25 years the project basically doesn’t cost anything,” says Reg Platt, CEO, Emergent Energy, atop Hackney social housing with hundreds of solar panels, to Justin Rowlatt
“We’re saving residents money and supplying low-carbon electricity, and over 25 years the project basically doesn’t cost anything,” says Reg Platt, CEO, Emergent Energy, atop Hackney social housing with hundreds of solar panels, to Justin Rowlatt