Planning permission secured for UK’s first carbon capture enabled cement works

Cement maker Heidelberg Materials UK has secured planning permission for its Padeswood carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in North Wales – said to...

Finnish firm publishes detailed breakdown of carbon footprint of gas analyzer

Finnish instrument manufacturer Gasmet Technologies has released a seemingly comprehensive carbon footprint analysis of their GT5000 Terra gas analyzer, providing valuable insights into the...

Landmark emissions deal for the shipping sector may not push transition to e-fuels fast...

The shipping sector’s first binding emissions targets were agreed on Friday 11 April, making it the first industry with internationally mandated targets of this...

Over half of UK’s decarbonisation is dependent on technologies that are not yet commercially...

Consultancy firm PwC UK's latest research emphasises the crucial role of climate technology in steering the world towards net zero emissions and highlights the...

Decarbonisation push in northeast Asia drives demand for UK tech

Region’s net-zero ambitions offer opportunities for UK innovators, says new report As Japan, South Korea and Taiwan race to decarbonise their economies and embed sustainable...

CIBSE award for aircon innovation

An energy-efficient cooling system developed by scientists at Northumbria University has picked up an important innovation award in the building services sector. Optimum Air Con...

Study unveils a unique microbiome in glacier meltwater streams

A new study sheds light on the diversity of microbial life in glacier meltwater. The streams draining the glaciers on our planet’s mountaintops harbor...

New infrastructure for zero emission HGVs unveiled at haulage industry summit

Plans for 54 new charging hubs to power zero emission lorries have been announced. The Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrations (ZEHID) programme, delivered by...

Council approves plans for Electric Arc Furnace in Port Talbot

On 18 February Neath Port Talbot Council’s Planning Committee approved Tata Steel UK’s proposals to deliver state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace steelmaking in Port Talbot. Rajesh...

Veolia is saving 12GWh of gas per year using a new distillate product

Resource management firm Veolia says it is now saving 12GWh of gas use per year by using a new distillate product as a fuel...

The rise of green steel in Europe: Technologies, key players and other matters

Europe is at the forefront of the global push towards sustainability, and the steel industry is no exception. As part of the broader effort...
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Electric vehicles produce less non-exhaust emissions after all, in the right conditions

The concern that electric vehicles might pose a greater threat to air quality than conventional vehicles when it comes to non-exhaust emissions could be...

Activated carbon: An unsung hero of industrial purification?

Activated carbon has an incredible ability to adsorb impurities (i.e., they adhere very readily to the surface) and this makes it indispensable for engineering...

Natural tree colonisation may not always produce carbon capture benefits

With growing interest in increasing tree cover via forest restoration and rewilding to capture carbon, scientists at The James Hutton Institute have warned that...

Aligning sustainability commitments in manufacturing

Thomas Guerriero outlines the interconnection between the environmental sustainability goals of production machinery manufacturers and their manufacturing customers and examines the ways organisations can...

£5.7million investment will attempt cross-UK ‘whole system’ approach to just transition

A research programme that claims to put people and communities at the centre of the move to Net Zero is one of two national...

Carbon neutral status achieved by electrical and mechanical trades group

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has achieved CAFA (Climate Action for Associations) Certified Carbon Neutral Association status. The group said this...

Climate and sustainability trends for 2025: Navigating a transformative year

Following November's COP29, 2025 looks to be another pivotal year for climate and sustainability action, bringing significant regulatory changes, advancing carbon markets, and a...

Report explores untapped potential of circular retrofitting to decarbonize the built environment

New analysis from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum appears to highlight the vital role of circular retrofitting in conserving natural resources, meeting decarbonization...

UK government provides £51.9 million for emissions-cutting projects

Almost £52 million has been awarded to 25 businesses in the UK to support the adoption of innovative emissions-cutting projects, including carbon capture and...