The UK's Mining Remediation Authority has launched the world's first 'living laboratory' to research the potential of mine water heat technology.

Deep coal mine shafts studied for geothermal heating potential

It is hoped initiative will pave way for use of mine water as low-carbon heat source

Climate

UK powers up fusion development with £410 million investment

Business

World urged to boost renewable energy drive at Abu Dhabi conference

Road to Net Zero

Sunshine squabbles: Why solar farms are raising the temperature in rural Britain

Road to Net Zero

UK and Norway launch cross-border carbon capture project

Road to Net Zero

Uzbekistan starts 500-megawatt wind farm developed by Masdar

Climate

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Energy
A mural at a Cop29 summit pavilion shows wind turbines, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Countries around the world have increased investments in renewables. Getty Images

Masdar joins with Socar Green and Acwa Power to develop offshore wind projects in Azerbaijan

Companies sign initial agreement at Cop29 climate change summit in Baku

Energy

Abu Dhabi's CYVN could acquire McLaren’s automotive business

Economy

Climate change is key priority for Middle East executives, study finds

Road to Net Zero

Alterra stakeholders back 40 gigawatts of renewable energy projects

Climate

Brookfield raises $2.4 billion for UAE-backed climate finance fund

Climate

How net-zero buildings are helping the UAE reach green goals

Road to Net Zero

Angola critical minerals are key investment amid growing UAE ties

Business
Al Dhafrah solar park in Abu Dhabi. By 2030, emerging markets and developing economies will need $2.4 trillion annually to combat the effects of climate change. Victor Besa / The National

Brookfield raises $2.4 billion for UAE-backed climate finance fund

Company announces four additional investment partners, including Temasek, GIC and Prudential

Climate

How net-zero buildings are helping the UAE reach green goals

Road to Net Zero

Angola critical minerals are key investment amid growing UAE ties

Business

How Sparklo aims to make recycling as easy as grabbing a cup of coffee

Technology

Pakistan launched attacks on India's western border, Indian army says

Teenage trauma: Palestinian's ordeal goes on despite release from Israeli jail

Macron’s push for Palestinian peace defies escalating Israeli offensive

Turkey and Iraq call for progress on lucrative 'development road'

Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing sector contributed 53% to UAE’s industrial economy in 2024

Primark to open three stores in Dubai next year

UAE braces for prolonged hot summer with temperatures likely to hit 48oC

April was hottest on record in UAE

Bid to use humidity to boost rainfall backed by UAE-US climate action partnership

UAE to fund $20 million in Philippines towards resuscitation of major river

How global warming could cool down Europe due to Gulf Stream 'paradox'

'A hidden treasure': Scientists rally to protect the Gulf's overlooked seagrass meadows

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Disney to open first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Stunning light display celebrates Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

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