Biodegradeable PCBs demonstrate operation at GHz frequencies
A collaboration between the University of Glasgow and Jiva Materials has demonstrated biodegradable “Soluboards” capable of operating at GHz frequencies. The advance holds forth...
Cold snap drives UK power demand to near seven-year high as interconnector reversals push...
An Arctic blast of snow, sleet and hail has driven UK temperatures to -12.5°C, the coldest recorded this winter, sharply increasing electricity demand and...
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...
UK electric vehicle registrations pass two million for the first time
The number of electric vehicles registered on UK roads has passed two million for the first time, according to new Department for Transport (DfT)...
Viridor gets ‘go’ – Domestic waste project under way
WORK is expected to begin in summer on a £154m project that will transform the way Scotland’s biggest city handles its domestic waste.
Approval for...
Solar hydrogen breakthrough at Heriot-Watt University
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University are tackling the challenge of producing hydrogen from sunlight, an undertaking traditionally beset by high cost and low efficiency.
Hydrogen has...
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...
“Don’t derail recycling scheme” – marine charity issues warning to CEOs
Industry warned not to derail ‘all-in’ Deposit Return Scheme for drinks bottles and cans
Marine Conservation Society warns behind-the-scenes lobbying could be a...
Embracing the suck
As the slipping of climate targets continues, it's becoming increasingly clear that cutting emissions won't be enough to keep global temperature increases below the 2ºC target enshrined by the 2015 Paris agreement.
Traffic data prompt air quality concerns as lockdown lifts
• Call for cities to commit to Clean Air Zones to protect the public
• Traffic across major cities in January 2021 at 83% of...
Engineers have ‘vital’ role to play in unlocking trillions for low-carbon infrastructure – ICE...
Breaking down barriers between financiers and civil engineers could unlock vast flows of finance into low-carbon infrastructure projects, according to a new report from...
Cloud computing: Ohio derailment damage appraisal grapples with conflicting accounts
As details of its spilled cargo have come gradually to light, the Ohio train derailment has elicited “worst of all time” pronouncements, and a...
Call to ramp up joint action to get London’s rivers ‘climate-ready’
Policymakers, water companies, businesses, industry and the public in London will all need to work together help to protect London’s rivers in order for...
Biodiversity Net Gain is moving closer, says Defra, as observers praise “game changer” policy
The UK government said nature-positive developments were moving a step closer on 27 July as it announced additional government support to enable the rollout...
Cheltenham methane leak detected from space
In what seems to be a first, a UK methane leak has been spotted from space, and mitigated. Methane leaking from a faulty pipe...
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...
CBI: Green Economy soars 9% compared to UK economy’s 0.1% growth
The UK’s net zero economy grew 9% in 2023 according to a new report commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), with...
Can coal mines be tapped for rare earth elements?
Research led by the University of Utah has documented elevated concentrations of rare earth elements (REEs) in active coal mines rimming the Uinta coal...
Office for the Internal Market launches study of regulatory restrictions on single-use plastics
The Office for the Internal Market (OIM), part of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which independently advises the UK government, launched a study...
More action needed to protect future water resources, says EA
Almost a fifth (19%) of water supplies are lost by water companies before reaching customers’ taps, a new report from the Environment Agency appears...
