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Renewables are cheaper than ever yet fossil fuel use is still growing – here’s why

Malte Jansen, University of Sussex Wind and solar are the world’s fastest growing energy sources and together generated 12% of global electricity in 2023. The amount of energy produced by wind and solar is expected to increase and accelerate. Wind … Continue reading

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France used 10% less electricity last winter – three valuable lessons in fighting climate change

French authorities dimmed public lights in December 2022 to avert energy shortages. Jerome Labouyrie/Shutterstock Ariane Millot, Imperial College London and Steve Pye, UCL Measures which help people use less energy at home, while travelling or at work could significantly cut … Continue reading

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Climate change is set to make our holidays look very different – here’s how

Nick Davies, Glasgow Caledonian University Holidays are making a comeback after several years of disruption caused by the COVID pandemic. Nearly 4 billion passengers boarded international flights in 2022, up from fewer than 2 billion in 2020. Recent research suggests … Continue reading

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We just blew past 1.5 degrees. Game over on climate? Not yet

Ailie Gallant, Monash University and Kimberley Reid, Monash University July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded. And now we know something even more alarming. This week, the European Space Agency announced the July heat pushed the global average temperatures … Continue reading

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People who grow their own fruit and veg waste less food and eat more healthily, says research

Households that produced their own fruit and veg wasted 95% less than the average UK household. Air Images/Shutterstock Boglarka Zilla Gulyas, University of Sheffield and Jill Edmondson, University of Sheffield The rising cost of living is making it harder for … Continue reading

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