26th January 2026

10 nations commit to 100 GW of offshore wind

Ten European countries have today agreed a landmark plan to jointly build 100 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in the North Sea, signalling a new phase of cooperation on clean energy, infrastructure and energy security.

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18th January 2026

World's first subsea desalination plant launches in 2026

As water scarcity intensifies worldwide, a Norwegian startup plans to turn the deep ocean into an unlikely source of freshwater. Flocean expects to launch its first commercial subsea desalination system later this year.

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10th December 2025

Stopping the swarm: Inside the global race to defeat drones

A guest blog by Richard Fox.

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1st September 2025

Solar power is growing exponentially in Africa

An inflection point in Africa's adoption of solar energy is now clearly visible, driven by record imports and rapid expansion across dozens of countries on the continent.

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15th June 2025

London to host trials of AI-driven robotaxis

Uber and Wayve have announced plans to begin Level 4 autonomous vehicle trials on public roads in London, in what could be a major step towards fully driverless ride-hailing in the capital.

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12th June 2025

UK reservoirs aim to ease water shortages by 2040

The UK is building its first major reservoirs since 1992, to secure water supplies amid rising drought risks. The newly approved Fens and Lincolnshire projects are among 10 planned reservoirs aimed at boosting climate resilience.

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8th April 2025

HIV/AIDS progress could reverse by 2030, warns study

A study in The Lancet finds that cuts to foreign aid could undo decades of progress made to end HIV/AIDS, with potentially 10.8m additional new infections by 2030.

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19th February 2025

U.S. insurance premiums to soar over next 30 years

Due to climate-related risks, the United States could see a nearly $1.5 trillion reduction in unadjusted real estate value over the next 30 years, with insurance premiums rising by up to 322% above current levels by 2055.

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