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28 08 2019 | 11:09

Railway line in Hampshire to be powered by solar energy in a ‘world first’.

In a world first, a railway line in Hampshire will be powered by a solar energy. In a world first, a railway line in Hampshire will be powered by a solar energy. The Network rail’s Wessex route is…

23 08 2019 | 08:42

Study reveals that major UK hospitals are surrounded by toxic air.

A study by the British Lung Foundation & UK100 reported that 248 hospitals (17 per cent of the total) in the UK are located in areas with particle pollution above WHO guidelines. The new data…

09 08 2019 | 08:15

Top ten UK’s hottest years all since 2002.

An updated analysis of the annual UK temperature records from the Met Office shows that since 1884 all of the UK’s ten warmest years have occurred since 2002; whereas none of the ten coldest years…

06 08 2019 | 08:12

German utilities firm RWE to close its last UK coal plant in 2020.

The German utility giant RWE will close its last UK coal plant after the coming winter, leaving only four remaining coal plants powering British homes. RWE will close the Aberthaw B power station in…

04 08 2019 | 15:13

Squeezing North Sea dry will harm Paris targets

Extracting all remaining oil and gas reserves would see the UK miss its climate change commitments, Friends of the Earth Scotland (FoES) has claimed.

23 07 2019 | 09:08

The Global Energy Map Is Changing Faster Than You Think.

A $20 billion investment aims to supply electricity to Singapore from what will be, for the time being, the world’s largest solar farm: Sun Cable.

15 07 2019 | 09:13

Bottle return scheme could put £2 billion into UK economy, campaigners say.

New government analysis has found that bottle return schemes could earn up to £2 billion a year. Government analysis, highlighted by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), has shown that…

15 07 2019 | 09:07

UK not prepared for rising temperatures, warns CCC.

A new report by the Committee on Climate Change has warned that the UK Government is not prepared to deal with the climate crisis. A month after the UK made it legally binding to be net zero by 2050…

10 07 2019 | 08:42

John Lewis launches a new BeautyCycle recycling programme

John Lewis & Partners have launched their new month-long recycling trial, BeautyCycle. The new initiative will enable members of the “My John Lewis” loyalty programme to recycle beauty and…

10 07 2019 | 08:39

UK Power Sector Nears “Landmark” Renewable “Tipping Point” Even As It Underestimates Solar.

The UK power sector is on track to reach a “landmark tipping point,” according to National Grid, the country’s national grid operator, as it nears the point where non-fossil fuel sources generate…

08 07 2019 | 17:26

Wimbledon goes green, serving 100% recyclable bottles.

The international tennis tournament has partnered with Evian to provide all visitors buying water with 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles. Danone UK, the parent company of Evian, are providing…

01 07 2019 | 09:54

UK businesses commit to remove eight “problem plastics” by 2020.

In the aftermath of WRAP’s new progress report, UK Plastics Pact signatories have committed to eliminate eight “problem plastics” by 2020. The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has…

28 06 2019 | 08:07

Boots switches to brown paper bags to cut plastic pollution.

Boots has announced a switch to brown paper bags in a bid to cut plastic pollution. Boots has become the first national pharmacy, health and beauty retailer in the UK to ban plastic bags in all of…

28 06 2019 | 08:05

Burberry commits to reducing emissions with new Science-Based Target.

Burberry has revealed their new Science Based Target to expand their ambition for a more sustainable future. The high end fashion brand has set two new Science Based Targets, building on the…

26 06 2019 | 10:15

New figures show G20 nations need to end support for coal.

A new report has found that G20 nations are not on track to phase out the use of environmentally damaging fossil fuels. After global coverage on the climate emergency, a report by the Overseas…

25 06 2019 | 15:03

US-UK tie-up to offer zinc hybrid storage.

US energy storage company Eos is working with UK start-up Bryt Energy to develop and roll out a zinc hybrid battery. The technology will be tested under UK conditions before being targeted at…

22 06 2019 | 14:51

Zero carbon electricity overtakes fossil fuels for first time in the UK

Britain is set to achieve a historic milestone this year, with more electricity generated from zero carbon sources than fossil fuels.

22 06 2019 | 09:45

UK records greenest ever winter as batteries used to sidestep Triads.

The UK recorded its greenest ever winter in 2018/19, as mild conditions, high renewable output and system flexibility combined to send carbon intensity tumbling. National Grid ESO’s Winter Outlook…

20 06 2019 | 12:27

UK set to host COP26 in partnership with Italy.

The UK Government has published a press release which confirms its proposal for COP26 in partnership with Italy. The UK and Italy have today agreed to present a proposal for the UK to assume the…

20 06 2019 | 12:26

UK Government rejects 1p fast fashion tax.

The UK Government has announced that it has rejected recommendations from the Environmental Audit Committee over fast fashion. The Environmental Audit Committee released a report in February which…