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Thick plumes of black smoke rise from an oil refinery

Thick plumes of black smoke rise from an oil refinery

What Putin's admission about fuel crisis means for Russia

What Putin's admission about fuel crisis means for Russia

Ukraine has increased its attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure — and the Kremlin has acknowledged the damage.

People walk down the street between flashlights and light reflections during the power outage that affects Spain nationwide in Granada, Spain, on April 28, 2025

People walk down the street between flashlights and light reflections during the power outage that affects Spain nationwide in Granada, Spain, on April 28, 2025

Is EU solar energy at risk from a Chinese cyber threat?

Is EU solar energy at risk from a Chinese cyber threat?

Most solar systems come from China. Brussels has warned that this could threaten grid security, and is tightening rules.

DW | Projekt Zukunft | Recycling

DW | Projekt Zukunft | Recycling

Solar panel recycling: Recovering valuable materials

Solar panel recycling: Recovering valuable materials

New tech aims to efficiently recycle solar materials and wind turbine blades.

An illustration of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope against a purple starlit sky

An illustration of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope against a purple starlit sky

Could this telescope change our view of the universe?

Could this telescope change our view of the universe?

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope promises to open a new window on the universe, mapping billions of galaxies.

A photo montage shows blades of grass against a blue sky with the words "They call me SUPERGRASS" above. Arrows point to a roll of toilet paper on the left and a house roof on the right.

A photo montage shows blades of grass against a blue sky with the words "They call me SUPERGRASS" above. Arrows point to a roll of toilet paper on the left and a house roof on the right.

The supergrass that heats towns and builds homes

The supergrass that heats towns and builds homes

Giant miscanthus is a fast-growing grass that is resilient, sustainable and versatile. It is full of green hope.

Electric vehicles charging at a charging station in Shandong

Electric vehicles charging at a charging station in Shandong

Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions

Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions

China leads on electric mobility, but Europe and others are catching up. The Iran war is providing an extra push.

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Four women in saris walk through a village street in India, one holding an air-quality monitoring device.

Four women in saris walk through a village street in India, one holding an air-quality monitoring device.

Women tackling coal dust and other eco wins this week

Solar overtakes coal in the US, EVs outpace every forecast, and women in India fight back against toxic coal dust.

A red sky over a huge urban area as smoke and flames rise from an air attack on an oil depot, Tehran, Iran

A red sky over a huge urban area as smoke and flames rise from an air attack on an oil depot, Tehran, Iran

Oil nations on edge in the face of new climate coalition

Amid the energy crunch, economies dodge fossil fuel exit timelines as oil producers fear rising outside pressure.

An aerial view of suburban homes in Florida, USA

An aerial view of suburban homes in Florida, USA

How geothermal energy could power US homes

Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support provide an opportunity for the industry to scale.

A worker walks past rows of panels at a newly opened industrial-scale solar power plant in Karbala, Iraq, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Seen from above

A worker walks past rows of panels at a newly opened industrial-scale solar power plant in Karbala, Iraq, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. Seen from above

As hot summer, blackouts loom, Iraq looks to solar power

With summer blackouts an annual event, why has Iraq's government only recently started to take solar power seriously?

Someone installing solar panels with the se and sprawling settlement in the distance, USA Honolulu

Someone installing solar panels with the se and sprawling settlement in the distance, USA Honolulu

Can Hawaii wean itself off oil imports?

From solar to geothermal, Hawaii is looking for ways to ditch its costly fossil fuel dependence.

Oil pipelines at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Bryan Mound, near Freeport in Texas

Oil pipelines at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Bryan Mound, near Freeport in Texas

Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security

Oil reserves are declining quickly as countries release supplies to offset the impact of the Middle East conflict.

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