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When James Prescott Joule lent his name to a unit of energy, he could not have foreseen today’s alarming calculations

Desalination infrastructure is crucial in arid region with very little rainfall and few rivers or lakes

Residents reported headaches, eye and skin irritation and breathing difficulties as Israeli bombings blanketed Tehran with pollutants

In Denmark, the spread of solar panels in rural areas has become a divisive issue among voters, especially in rural areas

Soaring oil costs signal the great transfer of wealth away from households, but also a new opportunity to redistribute it

Oil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we face

Governments in countries heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil introduce measures to shield public from soaring costs

Pipeline, closed since 2015 after huge oil spill, reopens after president cites need to boost US supply amid war on Iran

Falling costs and government incentives make solar an attractive option for many, reducing need for gas

Prices of crucial farming inputs such as fuel and fertiliser skyrocketed just before the spring planting season

The US president says higher oil prices benefit the country as Iran war pushes petrol costs above $100 per barrel

Figures from thinktank show Russia received extra €672m in revenues from oil, gas and coal during March so far

Exclusive: Oil at $100 a barrel means higher prices in the EU and UK, making savings for those with electric vehicles even greater, analysts say

In the race to meet the demands of the energy transition, biodiversity hotspots such as Palawan in the Philippines are being increasingly mined for critical elements

Prospect of Trump easing US sanctions on Russian oil is a nightmare for the bloc as nations work out how to respond