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MPs claim climate crisis has changed from ‘outsider issue’ to ‘mainstream’ challenge, so why are policies faltering?
…leader on climate action, especially following the key legislative frameworks issued by the likes of the US and EU to stimulate green markets. Commenting on the situation, Rebecca Willis, Professor…
DHL pledges €80m investment for biomethane production
Biomethane, a renewable gas with carbon-neutral potential, will serve as the primary fuel source for 150 trucks at the new facility. The biomethane production site will be managed by Stream…
Scottish Government unveils landmark onshore wind sector deal
These measures form part of a new sector deal announced late on Thursday (21 September) following engagement with renewable energy developers and other key industry players. The deal supports an…
IEA: Global green hydrogen pipeline tripled in 2023 but future growth at risk
The IEA revealed the figures this week through the new edition of its annual global hydrogen review, confirming that China is set to account for more than half of all…
WATCH: Business leaders outline green policy demands in Queue for Climate and Nature
Across Millennium Bridge in London on Friday 15 September, some 300 professionals queued to sign a declaration sent to all major British political parties. The declaration at the end of…
Google and Microsoft named as founders of new European hub to decarbonise data centres
…with stakeholders, both within and outside of the industry, will significantly accelerate the industry towards net zero, aligning with EU’s ambitions for data centers by 2030”, says Henrik Hansen. In…
Scottish onshore wind project halted as costs soar
Developer Community Windpower has confirmed that it is putting its Sanquhar II project on ice after projected development costs rose from around £300m to £500m. The project to power around…
Apple charger recycling and low-carbon ports: The sustainability success stories of the week
…cables The EU is mandating that all electronic devices sold within the bloc from 2024 use a USB-charger. This change is intended to reduce e-waste generated by the need for…
More renewable energy, fewer private jets for Ministers: Seven green announcements from the Labour Party Conference
The Conference, in Liverpool, got underway on Sunday (8 October) and ran until Wednesday (11 October). Labour is the last of the three biggest political parties in England to host…
£230m tranche of Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding opened
Launched three years ago, the Scheme provides funding for energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy solutions to public sector organisations in England, including schools, leisure centres, hospitals and council buildings….
Coventry Gigafactory close to securing major investment from Asian battery giants
The project, situated in Coventry, is the sole site in the UK with planning permission for a new large-scale battery production facility. Developers are planning a factory capable of producing…
Church of England allocates £30m for low-carbon building initiatives
In addition to minimising carbon emissions resulting from energy consumption in buildings, the Church aims to save money by enhancing energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Funding for…
Authors against fossil fuels and a new wind farm for Amazon: The sustainability success stories of the week
Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their ‘Mission Possible’ across the campaign’s five key pillars – energy, resources, infrastructure, mobility and…
Climate tech investment plummets 40% year-on-year
That is according to PwC’s new State of Climate Tech report, which analyses almost 32,000 deals that have taken place over the past year. Deals included in the report include…
National Infrastructure Commission: UK should rule out hydrogen for home heating
That is a key recommendation from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), which has today (18 October) presented its National Infrastructure Assessment to policymakers. The Assessments are produced every five years….
Repsol has renewable hydrogen ad banned in the UK over greenwashing worries
The advertisement in question was featured on the Financial Times’ website and one of its specialist digital newsletters this summer. It stated: “Renewable hydrogen, another alternative to reduce emissions. At…
Businesses target first transatlantic green hydrogen shipment in 2026
…achieve this milestone. The intention is to connect European industrial fuel consumers looking at hydrogen switching with a supply of low-carbon fuel from North America. More than 20 organisations have…
Amazon hails dozens of new renewable energy projects in Europe
…developers of energy generation projects. Building on this success, it has today announced that it has supported the development of 39 new renewable energy generation projects across Europe since the…
IEA: Global clean energy transition now ‘unstoppable’
The Agency has today (24 October) released its annual World Energy Outlook, documenting progress over the last three years and also forecasting the likely future shape of the global energy…
Report: ‘Phantom’ power projects holding up grid connections in UK
The energy giant commissioned research into the extent to which these ‘phantom’ projects are holding up the grid connections queue, which has grown longer in recent years, potentially jeapordising the…
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