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A worker looks at giant wind turbine parts

Earth

Investment in renewables was double that of coal and gas in 2015

Last year a record $286 billion was invested in new electricity-generating capacity of renewables, twice as much as in coal and gas-fired power plants

News

A new power plant is planned for Hinkley in Somerset

Earth

Should the UK pull plug on Hinkley Point nuclear power station?

Comment

People making solar panels

Earth

Energy-related CO₂ emissions held steady despite economic growth

News

Fukishima fishing

Humans

How two dead power stations fuel the art of catastrophe

CultureLab

North Sea oil rig

Earth

Oil tax breaks in UK's budget criticised by climate campaigners

News

Big foamy waves rolling in, with Miami skyscrapers in the background

Earth

Bail out the oceans to stop sea level rise? Let's talk about it

Comment

A wind turbine flying Chinese flag

Life

China unveils vision of greener future in its five-year plan

News

Coal power station

Earth

Oregon becomes the first US state to vote to go coal free

News

Solar panels on roof of building in New York City

Technology

Blockchain-based microgrid gives power to consumers in New York

News

Wind turbines on green hills in China

Earth

China set to surpass its climate targets as renewables soar

Wind and solar energy surged in China in 2015 to record levels, helping the country to pivot away from coal, which still provides two-thirds of its power

News

Life

Glow-in-the-dark bacterial lights could illuminate shop windows

News

Space

Beyond experiment: Why the scientific method may be old hat

Features

Earth

Test-driving the hydrogen car that makes a little go a long way

News

Space

Space solar: The global race to tap the sun's energy from orbit

Features