Scientists “spend a penny” in the name of wastewater science
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute are contributing more than just their grey cells to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use –...
A fat load of good? Sourcing feedstocks for aviation biofuels looks not-so-simple
Are fats and oils the key to the aviation fuels of the future? Envirotec writes
Many are betting on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as the...
London sees 60 percent spike in e-bike fires
London has seen a 60 percent increase in the number of e-bike fires so far this year, according to Deputy Fire Commissioner Dom Ellis...
A new start? Retooling wind power for a circular economy
Around 80-90% of the weight of wind turbines can be recycled, according to recent estimates, although, historically, very little of this kind of thing...
Sewage scandal goes to the High Court
On Wednesday 5 to Thursday 6 July, the High Court will hear a legal challenge that aims to force the Government to toughen up...
£80m boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions
The UK government announced the disbursement of over £80 million funding on 28 June, intended to give a boost to a range of projects...
Time to press on with EPR and Consistency and ditch DRS, says The Recycling...
The Recycling Association has said that the National Audit Office (NAO) report on resources and waste reforms shows that Defra needs to get on...
UK sees 70% rise in public charge-points for electric vehicles over the past year
The UK now has one publicly accessible charge point for every 11.2 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) on the road, having seen a remarkable 70%...
Prefilled panacea: Report spotlights potential for innovation in consumer products
Packaging innovation could pave the way to making reuse the everyday choice of consumers in UK supermarkets, according to a report released on 16...
Returners programme supports environmental professionals back into STEM roles
A returners programme at SLR Consulting described as a “unique opportunity” has been launched for the second time.
Last year, the environmental and advisory consultancy...
UK government pledges £4.3 million to develop space-based solar
The UK government says it will provide £4.3 million towards eight projects that promise to advance the state of space-based solar power.
Energy Security Secretary...
Wildfire pollution updates: Maps give shape to spreading toxic cloud
Smoke from Canadian wildfires was still affecting many areas of the Eastern US on Friday 9 June (as indicated by the many red areas...
Gene silo: The DNA collection of air quality monitoring stations has been a useful...
Filters at thousands of ambient air quality monitoring stations around the world have been inadvertently collecting environmental DNA (eDNA) for decades, concealing an untapped...
European science advisory group urges moratorium on deep-sea mining
Explore recycling and terrestrial resources first, says the European Academies of Science Advisory Council (EASAC)
Rising global hunger for rare minerals is driving commercial interest...
Edinburgh biochar firm secures £1m investment to open first production facility
Edinburgh-based Carbogenics - the developer of proprietary technology that enhances the efficacy and applicability of anaerobic digestion - has raised more than £1m in...
SEPA urges firms to manage water wisely as whole of Scotland affected by scarcity
Below average rainfall for May has led to a deteriorating water scarcity situation across Scotland, according to SEPA, with the Loch Maree area in...
Farming projects to get share of £30 million fund
The UK government has awarded up to £30 million to “cutting-edge farming projects” that will boost food production, move towards net zero, and create...
Government must commit to fair jobs transition in net zero plans, says new CCC...
A new briefing from the Climate Change Committee (published on 24 May) calls for more decisive efforts to tailor the government's skills and jobs...
‘Get on, get back or get out of the energy queue’ – ESO announces...
The UK renewable energy industry seemed to cautiously welcome the announcement from National Grid Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) on 2 June that it had...
Water innovation recognised at Edinburgh awards ceremony
Collaboration was cited as the key to success for the seven winners of the 2023 Lighthouse Awards, which were presented during BlueTech Forum in...
