Ships trigger high and unexpected emissions of methane

Ship traffic in shallow areas, such as ports, can trigger large methane emissions by just moving through the water. The researchers in a study,...

Make electricity cheaper for consumers, says CCC

Policies to reduce emissions have improved since last year, concluded the Climate Change Committee (CCC), releasing its first assessment of the new Government’s progress...

Net zero planning platform to unlock investment in the West of England

A new collaborative project aims to deliver real-time, data-driven insights that will expedite the West of England’s transition to net zero Global engineering and consulting...

New milestone for efficient carbon capture technology

Nuada - the developer of an award-winning carbon capture technology that operates with high efficiency - has successfully completed the trial of its second...

Shrinking saltmarshes threaten climate progress, but recovery is possible

The world’s saltmarshes are disappearing three times faster than forests, threatening global progress on climate change goals, according to a major new report co-led...

Councils’ race to net zero is slow according to scoreboards produced by non-profit group

The group Climate Emergency published the second edition of its Council Climate Action Scorecards on 17 June, which attempt to assess all UK councils...

Breakthrough geopolymer turns recycled glass and construction waste into a high-performance cement replacement

Researchers in Japan have developed a seemingly more sustainable alternative to Portland cement, in the form of a geopolymer-based soil solidifier developed from Siding...

Scotland can reach net zero by 2045 but needs to step up the pace,...

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its advice on the recommended levels of Scotland’s forthcoming four carbon budgets (covering the period 2026 to 2045)...

1.5°C Paris target too high for polar ice sheets, says new study

Efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C under the Paris Climate Agreement may not go far enough to save the world’s ice...

Research will investigate risk of hidden microbial impact on CO2 storage

A new research project aims to explore how microbes in deep underground storage sites could impact the success of carbon capture and storage (CCS). As...

Carbon registry partner selection prioritises rigour and transparency, says EfW operator

EfW operator enfinium has selected Isometric as its carbon registry partner for the Parc Adfer carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. Currently a candidate for...

Gas sensors and innovation: What is the recipe for success?

This article contains paid for content produced in collaboration with Alphasense This article covers a recent interview with Dr Ronan Baron, Technical Director at Alphasense....

UK Digital Twin Centre aims to help decarbonise heavy industry

The UK Digital Twin Centre was officially opened in Belfast on 2 May. Delivered by Digital Catapult and funded by the Belfast Region City...

Climate response still largely on paper, not in practice, portfolio and asset manager survey...

A new worldwide survey conducted by global delivery consultants and construction experts, Mace, for its latest report titled State of Sustainable Assets reveals that...

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...

Carbon capture: Will the risky investment pay off?

The UK Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has in recent months warned that government has not assessed the likely impact on consumer energy bills of...

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...