The cheapest heat is the heat a home does not lose
Insulation, draughts and heating controls can determine how much energy a Czech household needs. Replacing a boiler is only one part of the story.
Energy transition
How homes, industry and cities are changing the way they use energy.
Ostrava’s industrial past still shapes the city’s next chapter
Former industrial sites carry a legacy of jobs, transport links and environmental work. Finding a new use for them is a task measured in decades.
Beneath Prague, a second city keeps the water moving
Sewers and treatment works are easy to overlook until something goes wrong. They connect daily household routines with the condition of the Vltava.
Why a barrel of oil does not tell the whole story at the pump
Crude oil, refining, exchange rates and taxes all contribute to the price of fuel. They do not necessarily move together or reach forecourts at the same time.
Steel’s transition runs through the electricity grid
Changing how steel is made affects energy supply, raw materials and skills. The challenge extends well beyond replacing one furnace.
Why the forecast becomes less certain further into the week
Small differences in the atmosphere can grow over time. Forecast ensembles help describe the range of possible outcomes rather than hiding it behind a single symbol.
The same rain can have very different effects on the ground
Intensity, soil conditions and the shape of a catchment influence how quickly water reaches a stream or a street. A daily rainfall total tells only part of the story.