Life Briefing: Record Wind and Solar Saved UK from £1bn Gas Imports in March 2026 Strategic angle: The UK avoided the need for gas imports worth £1bn in March 2026 thanks to record renewable energy generation. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life China Briefing 2 April 2026: EV profits rise | Ming Yang rejected | Iran war Strategic angle: Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 2 April 2026: EV profits rise | Ming Yang rejected | Iran war appeared first on Carbon Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Q&A: Why the standoff between nations over the next IPCC reports matters Strategic angle: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) latest assessment cycle has been beset by disagreements... The post Q&A: Why the standoff between nations over the next IPCC reports matters appeared first on Carbon Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Analysis: How ‘plug-in solar’ can save UK homes £1,100 on energy bills Strategic angle: Plug-in solar panels could save a typical UK household £1,100 over their 15-year lifetime, according... The post Analysis: How ‘plug-in solar’ can save UK homes £1,100 on energy bills appeared first on Carbon Brief. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Briefing: Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push: ‘It makes sense’ Strategic angle: US states from California to Georgia are promoting induction stoves for climate, health and cost benefits. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Nepal’s EV revolution pays off as oil crisis causes pain at the pumps Strategic angle: Import subsidies, abundant hydropower and charging investments have spurred EV adoption, with electric vehicles now making up about three-quarters of new car sales The post Nepal’s EV revolution pays off as oil crisis ca Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Briefing: Solar was poised to help Puerto Ricans survive blackouts — until Trump axed nearly $1B in funding Strategic angle: The money is being redirected to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, a government-owned utility with a checkered past. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Briefing: These maps show exactly where the West might burn this summer Strategic angle: Amid drought and heat waves, April’s national wildfire forecast shows that nearly the entire Western U.S. will face an above-normal risk of wildfires at some point in the next four months. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Briefing: Thames Water ‘close to deal that would spare it new Ofwat fines until 2030’ Strategic angle: Offer reportedly put forward by creditors hoping to save struggling firm from being renationalised temporarily. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Briefing: World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam Strategic angle: Fake X account posing as his vet sparked global false reports of Jonathan’s death while soliciting crypto donations. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Life Briefing: Trump’s ‘God Squad’ blocks endangered species protections in the Gulf of Mexico Strategic angle: Citing the Iran war, the administration let oil companies take actions that are likely to threaten an endangered whale. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Funding gap threatens next round of IPCC climate science reports, chair warns Strategic angle: The latest IPCC session in Bangkok was clouded by persistent differences over when its flagship reports should be published and concern over cost-cutting proposals The post Funding gap threatens next round of IPCC climat Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life IPCC: ‘Frustrating and disappointing’ meeting leaves AR7 timeline in deadlock Strategic angle: Governments are still at loggerheads over the timeline for publishing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate... The post IPCC: ‘Frustrating and disappointing’ meeting leaves AR7 timeline in deadlock appeared first on Car Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Nigerians bet on solar as global oil shock hits wallets and power supplies Strategic angle: Fed up with an increase in outages and surging fuel prices, a growing number of homes and businesses are ditching their backup generators for solar systems The post Nigerians bet on solar as global oil shock hits wallets Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: ‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’: Trump’s hankering for Iranian oil runs deep Strategic angle: Experts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decades. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Nature boys and girls – here’s your chance to get published in the Guardian Strategic angle: Our wildlife series Young Country Diary is looking for articles written by children about their spring encounters with nature. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits Strategic angle: Little bits of greenery are popping up in cities, making summers more bearable for urbanites. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt Strategic angle: But some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Energy crisis: why ‘keep calm but cut down’ may be a better message for Labour Strategic angle: Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption. Editorial Staff Apr 1
Life Briefing: Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war Strategic angle: Governments across Asia are increasing coal usage as they face energy shortages due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Editorial Staff Apr 1