Sustainable BusinessEveryday EVs are taking a page from Formula EThe common electric vehicle doesn't need to hit lightning speed – but Formula E race cars could usher in a new era for all.See moreGreen TechTfL now has 2,000 zero-emission buses in LondonThe bus fleet began in 2016 with 30 vehicles and has expanded in a big push to reduce air pollution.5 days agoLondonThe seawall being built in Japan's turtle havenSome locals and ecologists are troubled by the potential impacts a looming seawall could have on the biodiverse Japanese island of Amami Ōshima.13 May 2025FutureNew electric bus fleet prepares to hit the streetsThe new buses are part of a £32 million project to replace some of the current diesel fleet.12 May 2025EnglandThe country sparking Africa's e-bike revolutionRwanda has some 100,000 motorbikes and wants to turn them all electric. Can green tech steer Africa towards the future?9 May 2025FutureLatest newsRos Atkins on… the UK's changing energy mix1 hr agoSuffolkScotland to prioritise renewable energy over nuclear power7 hrs agoScotland PoliticsUp to 110 turbines planned for site off Cape Wrath13 hrs agoHighlands & IslandsConsultation begins into offshore wind farm plans17 hrs agoHull & East YorkshireSolar panels mean more money for education, MP says17 hrs agoBerkshireThoughtful travel8 ways to travel more sustainably in 2025From eco-tourism and Indigenous-led tours to low-impact journeys and mindful accommodation, these are some of the practical ways people are making travel more responsible this year.See moreWatchThe spongy creatures cleaning Zanzibar's oceansAs ocean temperatures rise, women in Zanzibar turn to natural sea sponge farming to stay afloat.18 Jan 2024Sustainable businessHeating homes using abandoned coal minesOld coal mines across the world are being dusted off and repurposed to heat homes, offices, and more.9 Nov 2023Sustainable businessInside India’s lab-grown diamond industryWhat if there was a more sustainable way to produce diamonds?9 Nov 2023Sustainable businessSweden’s innovative solution to powering electric carsElectric roads that charge vehicles as they drive could soon be a reality.9 Nov 2023Sustainable businessLatest stories3 days agoIs it better to neglect your garden?Gardens packed with blooming flowers are extremely popular. But are these highly curated creations actually helpful – or is it better to allow nature to take its own course?3 days agoFuture6 days agoThe abandoned US quest to control hurricanesAn ambitious project to weaken or divert hurricanes generated decades of suspicion and disagreement. What did we learn – and will it ever be revived?6 days agoFuture2 Jun 2025Why China is betting big on salt batteriesThe country is racing ahead of the rest of the world in bringing sodium-ion batteries to the mass market. This time, through scooters.2 Jun 2025Future30 May 2025UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report findsThe UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.30 May 2025Climate29 May 2025Drinking water shortage in decade without new reservoirs, minister saysChanges to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.29 May 2025Climate25 May 2025'You'd wish you were dead': Exploring the smells of outer spaceScientists are analysing the smells of space – from the aroma onboard space stations to planets hundreds of light years away – to learn about the makeup of the Universe.25 May 2025Future24 May 2025The Soviet nuclear plan to reverse Siberian riversIn the 1970s, the USSR used nuclear devices to try to send water from Siberia's rivers flowing south, instead of its natural route north.24 May 2025Future22 May 2025Busy hurricane season expected as forecasters fear Trump cutsThe warning comes as cuts to American research raise fears over the ability to track and prepare for them.22 May 2025Climate22 May 2025UK sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm spring Sea temperatures in some areas off the UK and Ireland are 4C above average.22 May 2025Climate...