New report finds renewable energy can create three times as many jobs compared to fossil fuels
A new report by UKERC has found that Renewable energy can create three times as many jobs per million pound invested as compared to fossil fuels.
Green aerospace tech lands record funding from UK government
The UK’s aerospace technology research programme will receive a record £685 million of government funding over the next 3 years to accelerate the net-zero transition.
Wind industry must quadruple by the end of decade to ensure net zero by 2050
Record years for several regions and offshore wind reflect strong market growth, but installations must still quadruple by the end of the decade to meet a net zero pathway.
UK Government unveils £375m investment for innovative energy technologies
The UK Government has announced a £375 million package of support for innovative energy technologies that will power British homes and businesses for decades to come.
Environmental Audit Committee calls on UK to develop plans for a carbon border adjustment mechanism
The UK Government should develop plans for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) to address carbon leakage as the date to achieve net zero emissions gets closer.
IPCC Report: We can halve emissions by 2030, but the time for action is now
We already have the tools and know-how required to limit warming and halve emissions by 2030, finds new IPCC report.
UK on track to reach 4,000 zero emission bus pledge with £200 million boost
Multimillion-pound package from UK Government to deliver huge fleet of electric and hydrogen powered buses across England.
Research finds 9 out of 10 SMEs don’t know business carbon emissions
NatWest Group research has revealed that 87% of UK SMEs are unaware of their business’s total carbon emissions, despite good intentions - with almost half (45%) of UK SMEs recognising it is important to lower their emissions in the near future.
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Ryanair announces plan to become carbon neutral by 2050
Ryanair has announced its decarbonisation strategy – Pathway to Net Zero, developed to reduce its carbon emissions and the impact of its operations on the environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.