Europe could significantly improve its energy security, competitiveness and resilience by capturing and reusing waste heat that is currently released into the environment. A report from Danish engineering company Danfoss argues that excess heat represents one of the world’s largest untapped energy resources and could help Europe reduce its dependence on natural gas.
Renewable energy supplied more than half of the European Union’s electricity during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the continued transformation of Europe’s power system. However, new figures also show that the EU renewable energy transition still faces challenges, particularly as weak hydropower and wind generation can increase dependence on natural gas.
Satellite monitoring is transforming the global effort to reduce methane leaks, making major emissions from oil and gas infrastructure increasingly difficult to conceal. While some countries are responding to international alerts and repairing major sources, progress remains uneven. Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and several Latin American countries have begun addressing detected leaks, while other major methane emitters …
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and the construction of thousands of massive datacenters could create an unprecedented surge in electronic waste over the coming decades. According to a report from the Basel Action Network (BAN), AI-related infrastructure could help put the world on course to triple its annual generation of toxic e-waste within the …
The European Union has made significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions within its borders, but a substantial share of its overall carbon footprint continues to originate overseas. According to data from the European Climate Foundation (ECF) and climate consultancy Matière, approximately 35% of the EU’s carbon footprint was generated abroad in 2023. The findings …
Europe’s rapid expansion of wind and solar power has strengthened energy independence and reduced reliance on fossil fuels, but it has also created a growing challenge: negative energy prices. When renewable generation exceeds electricity demand, wholesale prices can fall below zero, meaning producers effectively pay to supply electricity to the grid. Without sufficient energy storage …
The world is increasingly likely to temporarily exceed the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In 2024, average global temperature exceeded this threshold for the first time over a calendar year. Although climate targets are assessed over longer periods, the milestone illustrates how rapidly the planet is warming. Even …
A potentially exceptionally powerful El Nino is threatening to intensify pressure on global food systems already facing rising prices, geopolitical disruption and climate-related extremes. The weather pattern is expected to peak toward the end of the year, potentially bringing severe droughts, floods and storms to vulnerable regions. However, history suggests that the consequences will depend …
