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Less use of gas and coal in electricity supply and industry sectors drove reduction, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says

Northeastern states import massive amounts of electricity from Canada while strangling domestic energy production with regulations.

Solar batteries let you store excess solar energy to use later. Here’s what they cost, how they work and when they’re worth it

In today’s world, where saving wealth and protecting the planet go hand in hand, more homeowners are turning to elegant, sustainable solutions. Solar energy, paired with up-to-date electrical systems, is shifting the competition.

In 2024, Heathrow was the busiest airport in Europe by passenger numbers and the fourth busiest worldwide. Nearly 84 million passengers passed through its five terminals during the year. These figures highlight the scale of disruption caused by its recent complete closure after a fire at an electricity substation.

A fire at the North Hyde electricity substation last week disrupted power supplies at the West London hub.

Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend.

Watch live as transport minister Heidi Alexander gives a statement on Monday (24 March) after a fire at a electricity substation in west London forced Heathrow Airport to close for several hours.

Record high temperatures last year fuelled demand for air conditioning, in turn driving an increase in dirty coal-fired power generation in a dangerous feedback loop revealed by a new global survey from the International Energy Agency.