National Gas sets out plans for 300-mile east coast hydrogen pipeline
National Gas has outlined early-stage plans for a 300-mile hydrogen pipeline along England’s east coast, marking what seems a significant step towards a national...
Tunnel boring begins beneath Thames for National Grid upgrade
A 271.5-tonne tunnel boring machine has commenced the work required to construct a 2.2km tunnel beneath the River Thames, which will enable a significant...
British biogas could shield households from Gulf energy shock, says industry
Britain could reduce the impact of rising global gas prices and supply concerns caused by the conflict in the Gulf by rapidly increasing domestic...
Water regarded as national security priority, says FCDO
Water resilience should be regarded as a national security priority, delegates to the British Water International Forum 2026 heard on 23 February.
Speaking...
Glasgow fire renews concerns over lithium-ion battery safety
A major fire in a building next to Glasgow Central station on 8 March - which forced the closure of Scotland’s busiest railway hub...
Reluctance to rely on China for green technology could slow climate action
New research suggests that concerns about relying too heavily on Chinese manufacturing are shaping climate policy - and could even delay the adoption of...
Cost of Net Zero by 2050 less than a single fossil fuel price shock,...
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released a new report to complement its 2025 advice on the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget.
The independent, statutory body...
Dolphin-shaped robot developed to skim oil spills using sea-urchin-inspired filter
Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have developed a remote-controlled miniature robot designed to collect oil spills from the surface of water using a...
Modern buildings “not fit for future climate”, warns architecture academic
A leading climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that new thinking is needed in how modern buildings are designed to cope with a warming climate....
Study links falling phosphorus levels to ecological improvements in English rivers
A new report from the Environment Agency and the University of Stirling looks at the links between phosphorus concentrations and ecology in English rivers....
Circular Construction Hub launches in London
What's said to be the UK’s first Circular Construction Hub has been launched in the Royal Docks in London, which will aim to ensure...
China’s latest Five-Year Plan raises questions over climate trajectory
China has unveiled its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) during the country’s annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing, setting out economic, industrial and energy priorities that...
UK energy bills could rise 10% in July as global gas markets surge
Forecasts for the July–September Default Tariff Cap (price cap) have surged to £1,801 per year for a typical dual-fuel household, according to energy consultancy...
Technology could transform packaging EPR, says WRAP-supported report
Emerging technologies could revolutionise the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, ensuring businesses that invest in genuine recycling are rewarded while driving better environmental...
New guidance aims to strengthen environmental assessment for UK space launches
New industry guidance has been released to help spaceport developers and launch operators in the UK assess and manage the environmental impacts of spaceflight...
Wiltshire pilot explores landfill gas-powered food production
A pilot project in Wiltshire explores the possibilities of turning landfill sites into low carbon, affordable fruit and vegetable production hubs.
Unveiled by Sustain Wiltshire...
Geothermal electricity generation commences at United Downs
The UK’s first geothermal power plant generating electricity has gone into operation at United Downs, near Redruth in Cornwall.
Its integration with a production...
Corporate air pollution reporting remains patchy, says GRI report
A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world appears to find that, while most acknowledge air pollution...
Hydrogen deal to power Lower Thames Crossing’s carbon-neutral construction push
British hydrogen company GeoPura has been selected to supply what is being described as the largest volume of green hydrogen ever produced for a...
Test for faecal contamination cuts time for results from 24 hours to four
A new test reduces the time required to analyse water samples for indicators of faecal contamination from 24 hours to four. It was developed...
