Some local authorities pushing ahead on integrating clean air and Net Zero
A new report argues that Birmingham, Camden, Hertfordshire, Leeds and Nottingham are leading the way in integrating climate and clean air policies but says...
Net zero innovators receive £24 million cash boost from UK government
Next generation energy innovators will receive a £24 million cash boost to develop “new technologies that will decarbonise UK industry, build home-grown energy supplies...
Firm receives InnovateUK funding to enhance vessel performance monitoring technology
Vessel monitoring and control solutions provider, Reygar, has won InnovateUK funding to develop a range of new features for its BareFLEET product in collaboration...
Long-term regulatory and policy changes needed to avoid stalls to business decarbonisation
A new report from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight has set out a range of regulation and policy changes the government could examine if it...
Longer-term landmarks needed, concludes the Net Zero review
An independent review of the UK’s current progress and plans in relation to achieving net zero – titled “Mission Zero” - was published on...
Decarbonising local roads: Seven new programmes to start in 2023
A government-funded initiative aiming to accelerate innovation in the roads sector announced funding awards for several new projects on 25 January.
The winning bidders who...
Sponsored Content: Reducing your carbon footprint with heat exchangers
Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers, writes: The biggest efficiency benefits of heat exchangers come about when they facilitate the reuse of as much thermal energy from a process (such as heating, cooling, pasteurisation, evaporation, etc.) as possible.
Untapped potential
Enhancing the ocean's ability to remove CO2 from the atmosphere will be crucial in the fight against climate change, according to a new research paper, published on 21 December in the journal Joule.
Firm secures three-year stack emissions contract extension with SEPA
Testing, inspection and certification firm Element Materials Technology (Element) has been awarded a three-year extension to its contract with Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, the Scottish Environment Protection...
Global database of healthcare’s environmental impacts launched
Healthcare provision is a major contributor to the climate crisis, accounting for more than five percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to researchers at...
Extractive or in-situ gas analysers: which is best?
There are two main options for gas analysis in industrial processes or emissions; the analyser can be located inside the gas stream (in-situ), or...
UK armed forces opts for lower emissions electric generators
Following successful trials, Defence Equipment and Support - the group which procures all the equipment and support for the UK Armed Forces - will...
Bearing and seal maker shares net-zero manufacturing journey
Reaching Net Zero operations by 2050 will require huge changes in industrial practices – such as how we use energy and source raw materials...
Over 650 scientists urge world leaders to stop burning forests for energy on eve...
Over 650 scientists have signed a letter urging world leaders to stop using forests for bioenergy, ahead of the 15th Meeting of the Convention...
The ecological cost of a tweet
Each of our digital activities comes with an ecological cost - and we perhaps shouldn't discount those carried out under the blue glare of...
Scotland’s climate targets are in danger of becoming meaningless, warns advisory group
The Scottish Government lacks a clear delivery plan and has not offered a coherent explanation for how its policies will achieve Scotland’s bold emissions...
Latest designs for new £57m climate resilient West Sussex school released
A new school for West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is intended to be the first in the county to achieve Passivhaus certification, and the...
Tackling Scope 3 emissions: the key to keeping 1.5°C alive
Randeep Somel explores an important issue pertaining to how climate targets will be reached.
This November, world leaders, climate activists, and business executives have been...
Calls for reform as COP27 closes without fossil-fuel phase out
It was both a success and a missed opportunity, and blah blah blah – readers will be well-versed in the platitudes and endless “more...
Travel emissions drop added to lockdown methane surge, says new research
Sharp falls in transport emissions during Covid-19 lockdowns partly explain why a key greenhouse gas hit record high levels in 2020, research suggests
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