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As vast solar plants multiply, so does the scrap, set to reach 19m tonnes by 2050. But disposing of the waste often falls to informal traders who risk injury when dismantling broken panels

Increase of 2% last year driven by plant expansion in China and slowdown in US and Europe closures

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

Experts say ‘bare minimum’ building codes and a lack of interest from builders are making Australian bathrooms less energy-efficient

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

Fears of overcharging on bill grows after jump from 2.7m machines is blamed on reporting errors from energy providers

Sales fell 5% over 14 countries for which data exists, according to the European Heat Pump Association

Party officials confirm it might not spend £6bn promised if it breaks fiscal rules, while government claims it will cost twice that

From a self-build nestled in the Devon countryside to an eye-catching terrace in London

Industry data shows almost 190,000 installed last year as well as record number of heat pump installations

Report finds users even in Victorian properties and older rural homes are noticing cheaper bills and warmer homes

In an extract from her book Not the End of the World, data scientist Hannah Ritchie explains how her work taught her that there are more reasons for hope than despair about climate change – and why a truly sustainable world...

Despite being more like a refrigerator than a gas boiler, this home heating technology could slash Britain’s emissions, and bills

Global energy watchdog says Russia cutting supplies has prompted efficiency upgrades and move to heat pumps

In one well-to-do London street, eagerness to make the shift from boilers is dampened by worries about disruption and hidden costs