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 TechCould Glasgow introduce free electric shuttle buses?Six options have been assessed that would connect various parts of the city centre and make them more accessible.The batteries powering the fastest racing EVsFormula E, an all-electric racing competition, is pioneering technology that could find its way into vehicles at a charging station near you.EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in BudgetBut it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisisThe world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries.Latest news'Drone boats will be the new normal'Energy park rejected over Flow Country impact concernsWind farm near coast-to-coast walking route approvedPlans to build controversial solar farm approvedPlans for huge wind farm paused over 'unfair' grid chargesThoughtful TravelIs it time to retire terms like 'Venice of the East'?From "Venice of the East" to "lost civilisations", colonial-era travel metaphors still shape how some see non-Western places. But that language deserves a rethink.See moreWatchThe spongy creatures cleaning Zanzibar's oceansAs ocean temperatures rise, women in Zanzibar turn to natural sea sponge farming to stay afloat.Sustainable businessHeating homes using abandoned coal minesOld coal mines across the world are being dusted off and repurposed to heat homes, offices, and more.Sustainable businessInside India’s lab-grown diamond industryWhat if there was a more sustainable way to produce diamonds?Sustainable businessSweden’s innovative solution to powering electric carsElectric roads that charge vehicles as they drive could soon be a reality.Sustainable businessLatest stories1 day agoHow the polar vortex fuels intense winter weatherHere's how the polar vortex, and climate change, influence extremely cold winter weather in the US.1 day ago1 day agoWhat animals can teach us about overcoming tyrannySome animal societies are ruled by despots with an iron fist, while others seem naturally egalitarian – and they all have lessons for us.1 day ago2 days agoThe mushroom that makes people see tiny humansThese mysterious mushrooms, only recently described by science, are found in different parts of the world, but give people the same "lilliputian hallucinations".2 days ago3 days agoNature loss is a risk to UK national security, intelligence group warnsThe degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.3 days ago3 days agoUK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy billsThe government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.3 days ago7 days agoAn Elizabethan mansion's secrets for staying warmIn a deadly cold period known as the Little Ice Age, clever Elizabethan designs kept a magnificent stately home unusually warm – with lessons for how we can heat our own homes better.7 days ago16 Jan 2026Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detailScientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.16 Jan 202614 Jan 2026A really simple guide to climate changeHuman activities are causing the world to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.14 Jan 202614 Jan 2026UK secures record supply of offshore wind projectsThe government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.14 Jan 2026...
