Water shortages could disrupt Britain's electricity supply, researchers warn

Parts of Britain may be under water after the worst floods in half a century, but a team of top academics from Newcastle and Oxford University is warning that the country is at risk of water shortages that could shut down power stations and paralyse electricity supplies.

Renewable energy firms 'looking to hire more staff'

More than half of companies working in the renewable energy sector in Scotland are looking to hire staff this year, according to a survey.

Wind power was Spain's top source of electricity in 2013

Remarkable new figures from Spain's grid operator have revealed that greenhouse gas emissions from the country's power sector are likely to have fallen 23.1% last year, as power generation from wind farms and hydroelectric plants soared.

Climate change sceptic to advise David Cameron on foreign policy

One of the government's fiercest climate change sceptics has been appointed to advise the prime minister on key foreign policy issues, in a move that has angered green campaigners.