Energy
‘Artificial photosynthesis’ can create hydrogen from solar energy
Scientists have developed a simple system which allows solar energy to be stored in the form of hydrogen
Finland scientists turn dead wood into cheap biofuels
Researchers say they have found how to produce biofuel cheaply using pressurised fluidised bed gasification technology
Poisonous trees planted in desert could mitigate climate change
Scientists say the carbon farming of trees in dry parts of the world could soak up vast quantities of greenhouse gases linked to global warming
Climate change demands ‘new Manhattan project’
Former UK chief scientist Sir David King says solar energy has the potential to meet world’s needs, but calls for global reponse
Ed Davey dismisses fracking with pledge to expand UK renewables
UK energy and climate chief says government committed to clean energy, promising more support in energy bill
New technology is the “Holy Grail” of clean hydrogen energy
A new technique using sunlight and mirrors to extract hydrogen gas from water could pave the way for the expansion of clean hydrogen energy
Peru aims to deliver solar to 95% of country by 2016
Government plans what analysts say is ‘most ambitious’ rural electrification programme in whole of Latin America
UK outlines strategy to be ‘world leader’ in offshore wind
Government says developing wind is a strategic priority for country, which can currently power two million homes
Tasmanian island achieves 100% renewable energy generation
Hydro Tasmania has achieved a sustained period of zero diesel operation on King Island
Australia to develop solar plant ‘four times’ size of Sydney
Two projects costing A$450 million and generating 155MW will see around two million solar panels erected in Australian outback
China to invest $294 billion in renewables by 2015
China plans to invest 1.8 trillion yuan in clean energy as part of its plan to reduce emissions by 45% by 2020
North Dakota gas flares equal to a million extra cars on road
Natural gas flaring in North Dakota, which can be seen from space, has more than doubled to 30% since 2011
Saudi Arabia ‘committed’ to green revolution
Country has laid plans to procure 54GW of renewable energy by 2032 with an investment of US$109 billion from the government
Saudi Prince says oil markets are ‘in decline’
Billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal writes open letter to oil minister saying production is “in a clear and continuous decline”
Supercomputers take the US electric grid to the next level
A new laboratory in Colorado is helping scientists to figure out how to incorporate renewable technology into the US electric grid
Texas water contamination linked to fracking sites
Pollution discovered near fracking sites in North Texas points to the need for further research in controversial shale gas extraction technology
Delhi could break 2GW for solar generation – Greenpeace
Greenpeace and Bridge to India claim this figure can be achieved without any government support
Alberta faces ‘unstoppable’ tar sands oil leak
Local scientist says Canadian government and oil exploration companies are ‘freaking out’ over damaging oil leak
US natural gas guzzling ‘must peak’ by 2030 – report
Influential Center for American Progress think tank says USA will blow 2030 emission target if use of natural gas does not peak in 17 years
Tea and flapjacks mark Balcombe’s anti-fracking frontline
RTCC’s Sophie Yeo spent Thursday in the village of Balcombe, where villagers are protesting against plans by shale gas firm Cuadrilla to start fracking