Heat Pumps
A page on energy in our climate change coverage, part of our climate reporting, alongside the 13 reports filed on it so far.
Swiss glacier melt in 2026 nears record loss
Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their volume in 2026, the second-biggest annual melt on record. Extreme summer heat drove the loss, accelerating a trend...
Bristol Council to cut emissions with heat pumps and solar panels
Bristol City Council is upgrading three public buildings with air source heat pumps and solar panels, a project expected to save 28 tonnes of CO2e.
Mayors of Paris, Milan, Phoenix Share Heat Crisis Strategies
The mayors of Paris, Milan, and Phoenix detail their cities' specific policies for adapting to extreme heat, citing it as the deadliest climate...
Australian ski season cut short by heat and El Niño
Major Australian ski resorts are closing up to a month early after a record-warm winter with limited snow.
UK solar generation hits record 8.8 TWh in summer 2026
Solar power in the UK reached a new high of 8.8 terawatt-hours over June to August 2026, driven by record sunshine and heat linked to climate change.
UK businesses invest in heat adaptation
A Barclays survey finds 37% of UK firms have invested in heat adaptation after record heatwaves, with cooling equipment a top priority.
Extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England since 1988
Extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025.
580m children face 20 extra heat-stress days
A new study shows 580 million children under 10 already experience at least 20 extra heat-stress days annually due to climate change, the largest...
UK Urged to Invest £1bn in Heat Networks
The UK government is being urged to invest £1bn in heat networks to unlock further private sector investment.
Countries Seek Ocean Roadmap at COP31 as Marine Heat Breaks Records
A group of countries is pushing for the UN COP31 summit to deliver meaningful commitments to protect marine ecosystems as record-breaking ocean...
Labour Demands Apology from Reform Deputy Leader Over Extreme Heat Comments
Labour party chair Bridget Phillipson calls on Richard Tice to apologise for his remarks dismissing extreme heat, as firefighters battle wildfires...
Caribbean Faces Escalating Drought and Heat as Climate Change Amplifies El Niño Effects
The Caribbean is grappling with severe drought and extreme heat as El Niño intensifies, worsened by climate change. Rising temperatures, water...
Heatwaves Impact on Power Generation: Nuclear, Gas, Wind, and Solar
Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change, affecting various sources of power generation worldwide. While all types of...