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Global temperatures set to stay near record levels, WMO warns There is an 80% chance that 2024's record as the hottest year will be broken by 2029.

Octopus Energy launches Zero Bills Standard The UK's largest energy supplier has launched a new offering to get bills down.

What’s the environmental impact of disposable vapes? Are disposable vapes bad for the environment? Find out here in our investigation into the environmental impact of disposable vapes.

Ofgem: Energy price cap to fall by 7% in July Energy bills for a typical household will fall by £129 a year from 1st July to September 2025 due to a drop in the price of wholesale gas, energy regulator Ofgem announced today (23 May). 

Parliament passes GB Energy legislation The UK has taken a big step towards energy independence after GB Energy passed its first major parliamentary hurdle.

Used EV car sales in UK skyrocket in Q1 of 2025 Sales of second-hand battery electric cars grew by 58.5% year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 2025, accounting for a record 3.3% of total used car sales, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 

Taxpayers could save millions thanks to public buildings energy upgrades Local community buildings, schools, community centres and care homes could see their energy bills plummet, thanks to the government paying for new solar panels, heat pumps, double glazing and insulation. 

What is Pope Leo XIV’s stance on climate change? Pope Leo XIV has called for urgent action on climate change, stressing the Church must move “from words to action”.

Government ‘solar carports’ plan could save businesses £28,000 a year Solar canopies or 'solar carports' could be installed in car parks to save drivers money, as part of the government’s Plan for Change.