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...
The unresolved battle over the UK’s oil and gas future
The future of UK oil and gas production looks likely to be a significant political battleground in the next election. Recent weeks have seen...
UK outperforms many of its peers on circularity, but residual waste will be an...
Britain ranks among the better performers on waste management compared with other advanced economies, but — like its peers — will still face substantial...
New training course designed for era of environmental robotics
As the use of robotics in data collection increases, a leading UK environmental research charity says now is the time for researchers and other...
Environment Agency announces largest ever expansion of its enforcement team
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced a fivefold increase in its team of enforcement officers and lawyers tackling water pollution, from 41 roles in...
Submersible for US military uses hydrogen to charge batteries
A versatile submersible developed by US defence technology group Lockheed Martin provides the capabilities of a Multi Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), while also being...
Latvian firm secures €930K and contracts with ESA and NATO to generate electricity on...
Latvian startup Deep Space Energy has raised €350K in pre-seed funding from investors, in addition to €580K in public contracts and grants from the...
