Majority of car makers face huge fines for missing CO2 emissions targets, consultancy predicts
Innovation and transformation consultancy PA Consulting’s annual forecast of car manufacturers’ performance against mandatory EU CO2 emissions targets suggests that eight out of 13...
Paper highlights pumped storage potential and positions the technology in the intermittency debate
A technology in which Scotland is well-placed to create massive carbon savings and cut energy bills has been highlighted in a discussion paper produced...
New nitrate monitor lowers costs, says firm
Responding to global demand for improved monitoring of nitrate in freshwater, OTT HydroMet has launched a new optical nitrate sensor, the OTT ecoN. “This...
Unconventional wastewater treatment trialled by Scottish Water
A six-month trial of Microvi’s MicroNiche Engineering (MNE) technology is taking place at Scottish Water’s Waste Water Development Centre at Bo’ness.
The technology uses specific...
Major commercial electric vehicle project to begin in the UK in 2019
A major trial of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) has been given the green light by UK energy regulator Ofgem, bringing together leading power, technology,...
Leading states and regions decarbonizing at double the rate of G20 governments, says report
State and regional governments are responding to the threat of climate change faster than their national counterparts, according to a new report released on...
Trials completed on world’s first ultra low carbon and sulphur drop in ‘bio-fuel oil’
What is claimed to be the world’s first zero emission, ‘drop in’ Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO)-equivalent marine biofuel has successfully completed trials, according to...
Top Scottish chippie becomes champion of fatberg fight
An award-winning fish and chip shop has become an official champion of Scottish Water’s campaign to free sewers of fatbergs.
Cromars is backing the six-month...
Conference showcases Welsh efforts to advance low carbon vehicle agenda
Automotive giants including Aston Martin, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot and Toyota gathered at Hensol Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan on 30 November to "show...
Research explains how best to repower onshore wind farms
With lowest cost green energy considered the future, understanding how to ‘repower’ existing onshore wind farms supports the Scottish government and industry desire to...
WWF demands new materials levy to “revolutionise” recycling
A new report was launched in Parliament on 20 November by WWF UK and Resource Association which highlights the potential for new policy options...
£8.2m contract awarded to build EfW facility in Avonmouth
Engineering firm SES Engineering Services (SES) has been appointed to support the delivery of Viridor’s landmark £252m resource recovery centre in Avonmouth, Bristol, it...
Energy Institute awards recognise stars who are “building the energy systems of the future”
Awards include coal to biomass conversion in India, STEM resources reaching 10 million children worldwide and cutting-edge smart tech
Ingenious individuals and teams from across...
Potato-waste wood substitute earns inventor young engineering entrepreneur award
Rowan Minkley, co-founder and CEO of Chip[s] Board, received the award from the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub on 22 November
A Minister, a Lord, and a Chief Economist: keynotes announced for AD conference
Key themes to be discussed include Brexit, climate change, farming, and investment
The Minister for Investment, the Chair of the EU Energy & Environment Sub-Committee,...
Solar industry welcomes Claire Perry pledge on solar export to grid
The UK's Solar Trade Association (STA) has hailed "a significant breakthrough" for its #Fair4Solar campaign, referring to comments made during the BEIS Select Committee...
A difficult transition?
Both Brexit and the Chinese National Sword restrictions present serious challenges for the UK waste and recycling industry
Microplastics found in the human gut
Tests now reveal the presence of microplastics in the human gut
EU funds project that aims to slash materials cost of wind power by up...
The European Union has awarded a €1.4 million research grant to digital simulation firm Akselos, whose technology is used to optimize the design of...
Government has not done enough to ensure chemical safety post-Brexit, says Lords Committee
Unless the Government can negotiate continued UK participation in REACH, the EU’s chemical regulation system, chemicals registered by UK companies won’t be valid for...
