Global public support for green energy witnessing 'massive' rise
Worldwide attitudes survey finds clear trends in favour of sustainability and renewable power generation.
Humans can't get a grip on fossil fuel emissions with record level pumped into air in 2017
Analysis by the Global Carbon Project shows that total emissions from all human activities will reach 41 billion tonnes in 2017.
Renewable 'instant coal' that can be developed from waste in mere hours developed
The bio-coal stores similar amounts of energy to coal, but can be burned without releasing pollutants and impurities into the air.
Falling costs to drive self-sustained global renewable energy growth
Fresh industry assessment points to a significant decline in the cost of solar and wind power projects.
The white knight with solar power: Elon Musk wants to save the world one nation at a time
Tesla CEO and real-life Iron Man wants to save Puerto Rico's broken energy network with his own solar power grid.
An economy based on hydrogen fuels - which only emit water - could soon be a reality
The technique could bring an economy based on hydrogen fuels - which only emit water - a step closer to reality.
No need for a plug: New technology lets you power your smartphone simply by moving
Researchers have created two devices which harness the power generated by the body.
Water evaporation could have huge potential as a new renewable energy source
Harnessing the power of evaporation could provide as much as 70% of the energy the US is currently producing.
Scientists harness power of photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into renewable fuels
New technique could help up us move away from reliance on greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels.
China's already huge renewable energy sector set to burgeon further
New research suggests Beijing will lead the green energy revolution thanks to ongoing policy support.
Green energy cost declines prompt 'surge' in industry growth
New research suggests falling renewable energy costs are being complemented by higher efficiencies.
Groundbreaking cooling system that works without electricity could drastically reduce energy use
Traditional cooling systems consume around 15% of all electricity and are responsible for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Photosynthesis discovery could lead to more efficient solar cells
Solar energy remains our cleanest and most abundant energy source.
New lab-grown bacteria can work like solar panels and outshine plants at photosynthesis
The bacteria apparently have an efficiency level of 80% and produce zero waste.
First 'poo-powered' car hits Australia's streets
'It doesn't smell and doesn't leave skid marks' says energy company behind the eco-vehicle.
Gigantic solar power plant planned for Sahara Desert could power Europe
A vast solar complex producing 4.5 gigawatts of energy is awaiting authorisation.
Solar power now the most popular form of new electricity generation worldwide
Solar PV outstripped coal as the leading source of new electricity generation worldwide last year.
Gunners go 'Green': Arsenal's Emirates Stadium switches to 100% renewable energy
One of the Premier League's biggest clubs partners with Octopus Energy to reduce its carbon footprint.
Ikea takes on Tesla with solar home battery promising to cut electricity bills by 70%
New Solar Battery Storage can store energy to be used at a later date, much like Tesla's Powerwall.
Solar power can make you rich: Users could sell electricity to neighbours using blockchain
LO3 Energy wants to enable people to make peer-to-peer energy transactions with other users across the grid.
GE and Invenergy setting up world's second largest wind farm in Oklahoma
As many as 1.1 million people across Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma will benefit from the 2-gigawatt project.
Google makes 'holy grail' limitless energy breakthrough with nuclear fusion algorithm
Newly developed computer algorithm sees nuclear fusion process go from months to just days.
How Britain's ecosystems are cutting pollution, creating energy and growing the economy
The UK is producing 600 times more solar energy than in 2007.
The $5bn tussle: Shell and SoftBank vie for Asian renewable energy producer
Reports say oil giant and technology company among several others bidding for Equis Energy.
This startup is harnessing the power from plants to create electricity
The future is bright as startup turns living plants into lamps
World's first floating wind farm could revolutionise renewable energy industry
Scotland's Hywind offshore project that could lead to deep water deployment of offshore turbines.
World's biggest wind turbine will be taller than the Empire State Building
The revolutionary SUMR50 structure has a 50 megawatt capacity to power 50,000 homes.
These shocking maps show how hot the world is going to get due to climate change
New study finds that days over 35C may become common across the globe.
Apple issues mammoth 'green' bond offer to finance environmental causes
Tech giant says $1bn in proceeds raised would be dedicated to clean energy projects.
Top Shell lawyer says lower extraction costs helping oil industry cope with downturn
David Brinley, oil and gas giant's General Counsel, says technology playing big part in weathering industry turbulence.