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Fears global energy crisis could lead to famine in vulnerable countries
The global energy crisis could escalate into a world food crisis leading to famine in vulnerable countries unless urgent action is taken, one of the world's biggest producers of fertiliser has warned.
Volvo to build steel cars without fossil fuels by 2026
Volvo plans to build cars using steel made without fossil fuels by 2026, as part of a deal that could significantly reduce the carbon emissions from manufacturing its vehicles.
Global sales of electric cars accelerate fast in 2020 despite pandemic
Global sales of electric cars accelerated fast in 2020, rising by 43% to more than 3m, despite overall car sales slumping by a fifth during the coronavirus pandemic.
Where's the beef with a greener future that also makes us happier and healthier?
Few crises come with a users' manual. The government's official climate advisers, the Committee on Climate Change, have come close, however, with a new 1,000-page tome setting out a blueprint for how Britain can decarbonise its economy and cut emissions to virtually zero by 2050.
UK firm's solar power breakthrough could make world's most efficient panels by 2021
Carmakers press for EU and UK subsidies after slump in demand
Carmakers are negotiating with the EU and UK for subsidies to help boost demand for new vehicles, but campaigners are concerned that the stimulus could end up paying for pollution unless emissions restrictions are imposed.
Nightmares on wax: the environmental impact of the vinyl revival
From toxic wastewater to greenhouse gas emissions, the boom in vinyl has dangerous effects – but streaming isn't as clean an alternative as it looks.