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Report: Paris Agreement at risk without immediate action to phase-out fossil fuels
This is based on the ETC’s recent ‘Fossil Fuels in Transition’ report, emphasising that the use of coal, oil and gas must be reduced dramatically starting now. The report underscores…
What if everything was truly circular?
…of tangible items, which are having devastating and lasting impacts for humans, wildlife and the planet. Today more than ever, the use-it-up-and-throw-it-away model of living must be replaced with a…
Solar from space and green hydrogen fertiliser: The best green innovations of July 2023
…identified the fertiliser sector as critically important to reducing CO2 emissions. FertigHy will build low-carbon fertiliser plants that will use green hydrogen to replace the natural-gas-based feedstock used in traditional…
From nuclear to heat pumps: What’s included in the UK’s new Energy Act?
…increases in the use of alternative fuels. September 2023 saw the Department for Transport adding a clause to the Energy Act that will compel it to host consultations on the…
Church of England allocates £30m for low-carbon building initiatives
…and uses. These surveys are designed to determine the requirements for achieving the net-zero carbon goals. Church of England drives climate action The Church of England has a 2030 net-zero…
Nissan funnels £1bn into Sunderland gigafactory to produce new EV models
…been given as to when the plant will become operational. The company has also confirmed a £52m investment into its Sunderland facility that will enable the use of recycled and…
Scotland outlines plans to end fossil-fuelled building heating by 2045
Published on Tuesday (28 November), the proposals include an outright ban on all fossil-based heating for buildings by 2045 – the date by which Scotland is aiming to reach net-zero….
M&S axes more use-by dates in fight against food waste
…to have use-by and/or best-before dates on certain food and beverage products under rules set by the Food Standards Agency (FCA). While use-by dates are applied to foods as a…
UK Government forges ahead with green hydrogen for industry, backs 20% blends in gas grid
The UK Government has thrown its weight between 11 green hydrogen generation and use projects spearheaded by businesses in England and Scotland. It has also made a strategic decision on…
Unilever: Regenerative farming practices to cut emissions and boost biodiversity
…programmes rolled out by 2030, all contributing to Unilever’s commitment to restoring and regenerating 1.5 million hectares of land, oceans and forests. Industry context Land use accounts for at least…
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company: £10m factory investment to slash packaging waste and water use
…brewery in Northampton, England When – Investment announced October 2023, upgrades due for completion Q1 of 2024 Why – Reduce water use, packaging material use and costs The challenge: CMBC’s…
What would the UK’s net-zero transition look like under Labour?
…top-line vision, he re-committed to several of Labour’s key energy transition commitments while also providing some new pledges and additional details. We use this information to plot out what the…
WWF urges policymakers to restore nature at scale this decade
…action The manifesto urges the Government to ensure that UK’s land and sea use supports climate, nature and food security now and in the future. As per the Environment Act…
COP28 into overtime following ‘disappointing’ draft Global Stocktake text – here’s what’s included
…linked to broader sustainable development efforts including those relating to cities, nature, land-use and water systems. There is an emphasis placed on “near-term mitigation and adaptation actions” this decade. Planning…
Unilever launches UK regenerative agriculture programme for mustard and mint farmers
…in place to invest in regenerative agriculture practices on 1.5 million hectares of land and forests globally by 2030. The company will collect data on soil health, fertiliser use and…
Government promises more community benefits for onshore wind projects as application rates stall
…on the size of the wind farm. “Communities in England can’t benefit from a wind farm proposal that’s never put to them because the planning system is too difficult for…
Defra seeks to allay food security fears with tweak to farmer payment schemes
…be recognised for their more environmentally friendly processes, due to pressure from trade unions. The change will take effect in April. Related news: MPs press Defra for Land Use Framework…
Why is the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme causing so much drama?
…economic benefit, Mahon notes: “This is a powerful policy mechanism that can really enable high collection rates for clean, single-use packaging – and because things are collected separately, you end…
Green funding for Europe’s farmers and hurricane-proof solar in the Caribbean: The sustainability success stories of the week
…LEADERSHIP: HeavyFinance launches €50m fund to help farmers cut emissions Reducing farm emissions is a hot-button topic at the moment. Agriculture and land-use account for around a quarter of annual…
Scotch Whisky supplier embarks on £45m electric heat and biomass innovation scheme
…Malt will mark the first time that high-voltage electrical heating has been used for industrial processes in the UK’s private sector. When the electric boiler is not in use, the…
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