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15 07 2021 | 09:42

Shell and Rolls-Royce sign agreement to accelerate progress towards net zero

The companies will join forces to progress the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in aircraft engines and shape policies that support a net zero pathway for the industry. Shell and Rolls-Royce…

15 07 2021 | 09:11

New report focuses on need to mobilise buyers to accelerate demand for net zero steel

A new report released by the Energy Transitions Commission focuses on the need to mobilise buyers to accelerate the demand for net zero steel. The report was developed in close collaboration with…

15 07 2021 | 08:27

Out for Sustainability: The Intersection of the LGBTQIA+ and Environmental Movements

Originally based in Seattle, WA, queer environmental organization Out for Sustainability aims to shed a light on how environmental issues affect the LGBTQIA+ community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic…

13 07 2021 | 12:28

Solatio announces 810-megawatt solar complex in Brazil.

The Brazilian government officials and representatives from Spanish PV sector player Solatio Energia on Friday inaugurated a solar power complex that will add 810 MWp once fully up and running.…

12 07 2021 | 14:09

Johnson Says U.K. May Need ‘Big Bet’ on Heat Pumps and Hydrogen

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the U.K. needs to find a way to lower the cost of electrifying domestic hot water and heating in order to meet its target for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by…

12 07 2021 | 13:57

Business leaders call on EU for effective and coherent leadership on climate and net zero transition

In an open letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and further key EU policymakers, CLG Europe members and business network partners, are calling on the EU to seize this opportunity and…

08 07 2021 | 14:18

Nissan unveils £1bn electric vehicle hub to accelerate the journey to carbon neutrality

Nissan has unveiled a £1 billion flagship Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub creating a world-first EV manufacturing ecosystem. Centred around the record-breaking plant in Sunderland, UK, Nissan EV36Zero…

05 07 2021 | 11:10

New Zealand to Ban Most Single-Use Plastics by 2025

In its latest environmental commitment, New Zealand has announced a ban on the majority of single-use plastics by 2025. The new measure builds on the country's 2019 decision to phase-out plastic…

05 07 2021 | 10:49

REN21 Chairman, Prof. Zervos attends inauguration of Research Center at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM). Dr. Tsipouridis appointed first Director of Center.

The official inauguration of the Renewable Energy & Climate Change Research Center (RECCReC) of the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) took place on the 24th of June 2021, in the grounds of…

05 07 2021 | 10:00

5,000 burgers a day: World’s first lab-grown meat factory opens up in Israel

It can produce up to 500 kilograms of cultured products per day. The facility has made scalable cell-based meat production a reality, with a production equivalent to 5,000 hamburgers per day. Israel…

05 07 2021 | 09:55

Great Barrier Reef: leading scientists praise Unesco’s ‘in danger’ warning

Group of reef and climate scientists say world heritage warning merited and Australia has not ‘pulled its weight on emissions’. Five of the world’s leading reef and climate scientists have thanked…

05 07 2021 | 09:01

Rare orchids to flood resilience: How can green roofs help to tackle the climate and nature crises?

Eleven stories high in the heart of the City of London, there is a hidden haven for wildlife. Around 159 species of plants are flourishing on the rooftop of Nomura, a Japanese bank. By day, orchids,…

30 06 2021 | 10:03

Emissions-free, flying taxis planned for 2024 Olympics in Paris

German start-up says the Volocopter is much quieter and need less maintenance than a traditional helicopter - along with having no carbon emissions An electric-powered flying taxi, which was…

30 06 2021 | 09:53

Iceland‘s role in a just and inclusive energy transition.

Earlier this year Iceland took on a role as Global Champion for Enabling SDGs through Inclusive, Just Energy Transition for the United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy– a role which is very much…

28 06 2021 | 11:25

Island of Tilos 3rd Winner of the 2020 RESponsible Island Prize

The Island of Tilos in Greece is the 3rd winner of the 2020 RESponsible Island Prize. The Island will receive a €100.000 cash prize for their proposal ‘TIL0S- Towards the Deeper Integration of Local…

26 06 2021 | 14:49

RE100: Business demand for renewables greater than total energy demand of major G7 economies.

RE100 companies, committed to going 100% renewable, now have bigger electricity demand than either the UK or Italy. The influence of business in the drive to clean energy globally has reached a…

25 06 2021 | 10:30

Baringa and BlackRock enter long-term climate partnership

BlackRock, Inc. and Baringa Partners have announced a long-term climate partnership. The partnership will see BlackRock acquire and integrate Baringa’s industry-leading Climate Change Scenario Model…

25 06 2021 | 09:38

Microbes and solar energy could make finally make the food on our plates sustainable

Microbes could produce 10 times more food than plants, researchers find Population growth and changes in the world’s dietary patterns are placing more and more stress on the environment. This means…

25 06 2021 | 08:03

How to do a more carbon-neutral supermarket shop.

The popularity of plant-based diets continues to grow around the world, but the indent of your carbon footprint probably isn’t at the forefront of your mind when doing your weekly supermarket shop.

23 06 2021 | 10:56

The clock is ticking to deliver Europe’s 100 MW ocean energy target

There are more than enough ocean energy projects in the works to meet the European Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy’s target of 100 MW by 2025, according to Ocean Energy Europe (OEE). 17 major…