Scotland weighs data centre moratorium as concerns grow over AI energy demand
The Scottish Government is considering a temporary moratorium on new hyperscale data centre developments, amid growing concern over their potential impact on energy demand,...
Low-emission wastewater technology enters field trials in Scotland
A promising low-emission wastewater treatment technology has moved from the laboratory into real-world testing, as researchers at The James Hutton Institute begin field trials...
CCC: Slow electrification leaving UK households exposed to higher energy bills
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its annual assessment of the government’s progress in reducing emissions on 24 June. It warns that households are...
Waste plastic converted into highly crystalline graphite could aid lithium-ion battery production
Discarded PET plastic bottles could become a source of high-quality graphite for lithium-ion batteries. A seemingly noteworthy advance in this direction has been announced...
Street-level mapping tool targets England’s environmental inequalities
A new set of mapping tools launched by the Environment Agency and partners promises to help councils, government bodies and environmental organisations identify, at...
Plug-and-play hydropower system trials at Glasgow wastewater works
A novel hydropower technology is being trialled by Scottish Water at its Shieldhall Wastewater Treatment Works in Glasgow, to assess the possibilities it presents...
Seawater hydrogen technology validated in real-world portside trial
UK green hydrogen firm Latent Drive says it has successfully demonstrated its SeaStack® electrolyser, producing green hydrogen directly from untreated seawater under portside conditions...
Grid connection delays halt growth for 1 in 3 firms affected, says research
New research reveals 34% of companies that have experienced grid delays say it stopped company growth entirely, while those yet to face the challenge...
North Sea hydrogen storage could eliminate UK’s reliance on gas power by 2040, study...
The UK could store enough green hydrogen in depleted North Sea oil and gas fields to meet the country’s future electricity demands for 7...
Paris wastewater plant to test removal of tyre wear particles
A pilot project at one of Europe's largest wastewater treatment plants will investigate whether wastewater treatment processes can effectively remove tyre and road wear...
Battle lines drawn over proposed ZEV mandate changes
Attempts to dilute the UK government's Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate will undermine confidence in the UK's transition to EVs, warned stakeholders in the...
Electrical industry groups warn government against a rushed roll-out of plug-in solar panels
Leading electrical industry bodies have warned that plug-in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems should not be rushed into the UK consumer market until safety, regulatory...
Biogas AI spinout wins £1m Manchester Prize for boosting efficiency and cutting emissions
A Guildford startup developing AI software for the biogas sector has picked up the UK government's Manchester Prize, securing £1 million in funding to...
Environment Agency appointed lead regulator for Cornwall lithium project in bid to speed approvals
The Environment Agency has been appointed as the lead environmental regulator for Cornish Lithium's proposed Trelavour Lithium Project in Cornwall, as part of a...
Scottish councils face £28.7m annual carbon cost from waste incineration, campaigners warn
Scottish councils could face an additional £28.7 million annual bill from 2028 when waste incineration is brought within the scope of the UK Emissions...
Predicted World Cup power surge highlights growing role of battery storage in grid stability
The UK’s electricity system operator is preparing for significant spikes in power demand during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with forecasts suggesting that England...
UN report warns AI boom could intensify pressure on water, land and climate systems
A new United Nations University report has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving growing environmental pressures through its increasing demands...
Extreme weather could drive $20 trillion in climate-related spending over next decade, finds Bloomberg...
Extreme weather is set to drive more than $20 trillion in global spending over the next decade, creating major opportunities for companies focused on...
Google Debug initiative seeks approval for large-scale mosquito releases in US
Google's mosquito-control initiative Debug is seeking US regulatory approval to release millions of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida.
The group unveiled details of the...
Superconducting motor brings electric flight closer
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have demonstrated a 100kW fully superconducting aviation motor, in what seems a noteworthy advance in the development of...
