Germany to miss coal phase-out target by eight years
Germany's energy system is not expected to fully retire coal until the end of 2038 according to new projections. This challenges the coalition government’s...
Development of first UK dry anaerobic digestion plants on the table in Greater Manchester...
At a meeting on 17 January, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Waste and Recycling Committee approved an option to commission the building in the...
From nuclear decommissioning to drone design, engineers are taking inspiration from nature
Bio-inspired engineering has grown in profile in recent years, and is being used to address traditionally intractable problems, as Envirotec discovered.
Engineers have been borrowing...
Over two thirds of local authorities failing to gather Scope 3 carbon emissions figures,...
A new study appears to find that over two thirds of Local Authorities are failing to gather Scope 3 carbon emissions figures, despite growing...
UK solar targets for 2035 under threat as projects stall
A perfect storm of inflation, supply chain disruption, spiralling interest rates and delays in connection to the National Grid means that the swathe of...
Nanomaterials research could help sustain life on Mars
Researchers have identified electrical properties within gypsum nanomaterials, a development said to offer a promising avenue to engineering sustainable habitats on Mars, where there...
Why engineers should be at the heart of capex decisions
By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers
For manufacturers, committing to a capital expenditure (capex) project is a big decision. The...
Tortuous progress: Key takeaways from COP28
December's COP28 event in Dubai took place against a backdrop of global emissions continuing to rise at a rate of 1.5% per year, when...
Study pinpoints pathways to boost plastic waste recycling globally
A new study highlights potential pathways to significantly increase waste collection and plastic recycling rates globally. The Plastic Waste Management Framework lays out a...
Greater Manchester says non-charging plan delivers cleaner air faster than charging zone
Air quality can be brought within legal limits without the need for – and faster than – a charging Clean Air Zone, says Greater...
Green job adverts fall by 26%, but are slightly more resilient than other roles...
The number of green jobs advertised in the UK has fallen from the record levels recorded in 2022, albeit at a smaller rate than...
Innovate UK report presents “50 new technologies that could shape the future”
A real-life invisibility cloak, a London-to-Sydney flight in 3 hours, manufacturing in zero-gravity space, and worm-like robotics for disaster recovery, these are just some...
Report calls for urgent scientific examination of vital climate interventions
Emissions reductions alone are no longer enough to put us on track for a safe and manageable future for humanity, according to a new...
Key players in concrete and cement align around ‘real-world’ roadmap towards net zero-emissions
A new report sets out a strategy for achieving net zero concrete and cement. It has been endorsed by ten of the world’s largest...
Loss and Damage fund pledges are standout of day one of COP28
A series of pledges by developed nations towards a Loss and Damage fund was the headline development on the first day of COP28, on...
Nature critical to infrastructure for sustainable development: UN report
Nature-based infrastructure solutions can influence 79% of all targets across the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the critical role nature can play in advancing sustainable...
Transatlantic flight runs on100% SAF
The first transatlantic passenger flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was completed on Tuesday 28 November by Virgin Atlantic, with the journey...
Ten market challenges with scaling renewables identified by new report
Professional services firm KPMG has launched Turning the tide in scaling renewables, described as a comprehensive report which pinpoints 10 pressing challenges defining the...
EPR schemes will harm recycling sector if not designed correctly, says industry group
EPR schemes must be designed in such a way that they do not disrupt existing efficient markets, otherwise they will do more harm than...
EU closer to enforcing rules on methane emissions in the energy sector
The EU looks ready to enforce new regulations aimed at curbing methane emissions in the energy sector, for the first time.
On 15 November, the...
