Offshore wind pipeline surges to 86 gigawatts, boosting UK’s energy independence

New research published today by RenewableUK shows the UK’s total pipeline of offshore wind projects now stands at 86GW – more than eight times our current operational capacity.

23 March 2022

SAP and Unilever pilot blockchain technology to support deforestation-free palm oil

SAP and Unilever have announced a new pilot to further increase traceability and transparency in Unilever’s global palm oil supply chain.

21 March 2022

Report calls for UK to rethink strategy to ensure success of landmark agricultural support reforms

A new report finds that by setting high expectations for post-Brexit agricultural support, the government risks its reforms being seen as a failure by some (if not all) of farmers, environmentalists, taxpayers and consumers.

18 March 2022

UK and Turkey agree clean transport deal worth £1.7 billion in boost to British rail industry

The UK government’s biggest ever sustainable, civil infrastructure deal will help finance a new high speed electric railway line in Turkey.

18 March 2022

Pivot Power announces planning approval for two new battery storage sites in UK

Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, has won planning approval for two new grid-scale battery storage facilities in Sundon, Luton, and Indian Queens, Cornwall, that will help to support the transition to a decarbonised electricity system and accelerate the UK’s net zero future.

18 March 2022

UK Research and Innovation report outlines key priorities for climate change adaptation

A new report concludes that speedy and collaborative action is key to adapting to climate change.

17 March 2022

Arup and Ellen MacArthur Foundation launch Circular Buildings toolkit

Arup and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation have launched a practical toolkit designed to bring a circular economy for buildings into the mainstream, future-proofing assets as sustainability policies redraw the real estate landscape.

17 March 2022

UK Government gives £11.6m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Air Quality Grants awarded across England to fund local projects for cleaner air.

14 March 2022

New green hydrogen project by EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics comes to Teesside

EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics, a subsidiary of EDF Group specialising in hydrogen, have announced plans to invest significantly in their Teesside operation, supporting local and national government aspirations to regenerate Tees Valley by investing in decarbonisation.

14 March 2022

Carbon removals and rapid decarbonisation needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C

The latest Energy Transitions Commission report describes how CO2 removals (CDR) alongside deep global decarbonisation can give the world a 50/50 chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

10 March 2022

National Grid joins leading organisations to create 100,000 hectares of healthy wetlands in the UK

The organisations are launching a new initiative working with the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) to help fight the climate, nature and wellbeing crisis by creating networks of healthy wetlands across the UK.

09 March 2022

Britishvolt and Aston Martin partner to develop high performance battery technology

The two British engineering leaders collaborate to target new high performance standards in electric vehicles.

08 March 2022

£288 million fund opens for green heating projects

Green Heat Network Fund will boost the roll out of next generation clean heating projects in England.

07 March 2022

CDP reveals only a third of companies that disclosed in 2021 have climate transition plans

A new CDP report finds that companies are not on track to set climate transition plans, undermining the deluge of net-zero pledges agreed around COP26.

04 March 2022

Ford announces new plans to strengthen operation and scale EVs

Ford is continuing to transform its global business by accelerating the development and scaling of breakthrough electric connected vehicles.

03 March 2022

Financial institutions call on governments to align financial flows with global biodiversity goals

The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation launches a new paper with suggestions for the draft Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in preparation of the 15th meeting of the UN Biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP15).

02 March 2022

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