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- US sanctions, power cuts, climate crisis: why Cuba is betting on renewables 18 February 2026With Trump blocking Venezuelan oil imports and old power plants breaking down, the island – with Chinese help – is turning to solar and wind to bolster its fragile energy systemIntense heat hangs over the sugarcane fields near Cuba’s eastern coast. In the village of Herradura, a blond-maned horse rests under a palm tree after […]Anna Heikkinen in Herradura, Cuba
- The Guardian view on Donald Trump and the climate crisis: the US is in reverse while China ploughs ahead | Editorial 15 February 2026The president’s destructive policies enrich fossil fuel billionaires, while Beijing has bet big on the green transitionDevastating wildfires, flooding and winter storms were among the 23 extreme weather and climate-related disasters in the US which cost more than a billion dollars last year – at an estimated total loss of $115bn. The last three years […]Editorial
- Community energy’s success depends on more than money | Letter 15 February 2026Apart from infrastructure, the transition is powered by volunteers who need to be supported, says Dr Luke GoodingEd Miliband’s £1bn pledge for community energy is a landmark moment (9 February), but its success depends on more than the size of the cheque.As our Community Energy Citizen Science project shows, the transition is powered by “quiet […]Guardian Staff
- ‘It makes no sense’: the battle over plans for a windfarm by the Yorkshire Dales 15 February 2026The fight for Hope Moor is set to be repeated across the UK as the government aims to hit its renewable energy targetsInstead of a slingshot, the Davids are brandishing a sculpture and a coffee table book. Their Goliaths are a Norwegian energy company and a UK energy secretary with renewable targets to meet.A fierce […]Patrick Barkham
- Maximising time in the sun: how to maintain and repair solar panels to make them last 13 February 2026All solar panels degrade over time, but expert installation and regular maintenance can prevent an early sunset on their lifespan Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comAcross Australian rooftops, a quiet […]James Norman