65 h. ago China breaks more records with surge in solar and wind power

Between January and May, China added 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind, enough to generate as much electricity as Indonesia or TurkeyChina’s installations of wind and solar in May are enough to generate as much electricity as Poland, as the world’s second-biggest economy breaks further records with its rapid buildup of renewable energy infrastructure.China installed 93 GW of solar capacity last month – almost 100 solar panels every second, according to an analysis by Lauri Myllyvirta, a senior fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute. Wind power installations reached 26 GW, the equivalent of about 5,300 turbines. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Scientists sound the alarm for Nullarbor’s fragile limestone caves and unique underground creatures

A massive renewable energy project threatens the treasures that lie beneath, including rare cave animals and a record of ancient life forms, experts warnAustralia news live: latest politics updatesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereOn the Nullarbor plain, the world’s largest hydrogen export hub is being developed, a colossal renewable energy and industrial project comprising up to 3,000 wind turbines and 60m solar modules – which, at 70GW capacity, is larger than the national grid.Beneath it lies an internationally significant limestone cave system, a fragile home to globally unique creatures, and a time capsule of life since the Pliocene. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Europe is set to be hit by a record surge in tourism. How will it cope?

A look at overtourism in some of Europe's most visited destinations

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8 d. ago Children suffered record levels of violence in conflict zones in 2024, UN report shows

Surge in violations to more than 40,000 – the highest since records began in 1996 – must serve as a ‘wake-up call’A record number of children were subjected to acts of violence in conflict zones in 2024, with the number of incidents recorded rising by 25%, according to a UN report.The UN security council’s annual report on children and armed conflict found 22,495 children in 2024 were killed, wounded, denied humanitarian support or recruited for conflict. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Revealed: the seven boroughs where the number of £1m+ homes has more than doubled in six years

Rightmove has recorded a ‘substantial’ surge in million-pound homes for sale across Britain

Economics

3 w. ago Is Starmer's failure putting the union at risk? Support for Scottish independence hits record 54% amid Reform surge

A Norstat poll found 54 per cent backed the separatist cause north of the border, the joint highest ever detected by the firm.

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3 w. ago India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption. Here is how

India, one of the most carbon-polluting countries, has witnessed sharp growth in renewable energies like solar and wind

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last month Big Trouble In Little China star and martial arts expert dead age 73

A famous Hollywood actor who spent decades on both the gold and silver screens as well as the behind-the-scenes areas has passed away, with tributes for the star pouring in

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last month Auto Trader rides high with used car sales and Nationwide profits surge as Hollywood Bowl achieves growth

From Auto Trader’s upbeat market outlook and Nationwide’s profit surge, to Nvidia’s soaring sales, Hollywood Bowl’s record revenues and Red Funnel’s green ferry plans - here are today’s top UK business stories in under two minutes.

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