A widely-used gas that is currently produced from fossil fuels can instead be made by an ‘artificial leaf’ that uses only sunlight, carbon dioxide and water, and which could eventually be used to develop a sustainable liquid fuel alternative to petrol.

Egypt installs one of the largest solar energy farms in the world.

Wind energy is increasingly seen as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, as it contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

The art of croissant making has inspired researchers from Queen Mary University of London to find a solution to a sustainable energy problem.

The world’s third largest copper deposit is set to literally light up the lives of the people living near it.

Tiny phytoliths provide strength and structure to plants, but School of Arts and Sciences researchers also want to know if they pose a health or environmental risk when burned.

As policymakers seek to reduce carbon dioxide and other pollutants through increases in renewable energy, improving energy efficiency or electrifying transportation, a key question arises: Which interventions provide the largest benefits to avoid the negative health effects of air pollution? 

The production of hydrogen peroxide can be much safer and simpler through a process developed at Rice University.

A promising replacement for the toxic and flammable greenhouse gases that are used in most refrigerators and air conditioners has been identified by researchers from the University of Cambridge.

Debate continues on whether renewable resources and changed land practices is enough to achieve net zero emissions.