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02 04 2022 | 11:22

Johnson to defy cabinet fears and push for onshore wind expansion

PM ‘passionate’ about potential in light of fresh push for self-sufficiency after Russia invasion of Ukraine. Boris Johnson is expected to open the door to more onshore wind at next week’s energy…

02 04 2022 | 11:12

Nuclear power is back in the game, but remains a distant prospect for UK

The industry has been in steady decline but some believe the war in Ukraine makes the case for revival of energy technology. Compared to some of his pet projects – the bridge across the Irish Sea or…

02 04 2022 | 11:10

Coastal communities to get funding to adapt to threat of erosion

East Riding of Yorkshire and North Norfolk to be initial recipients of new funding. Coastal communities are set to receive a £36m cash injection to boost local trials of innovative ways to adapt to…

02 04 2022 | 11:10

SEC proposes far-reaching climate disclosure rules for companies – here’s where the rules may be vulnerable to legal challenges

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released its long-awaited proposal to require companies to disclose their climate risks to investors, and it’s arguably the most significant action on…

02 04 2022 | 11:03

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…

02 04 2022 | 11:03

Green Investment Surges, ESG Funds Face ‘Brutal Wake-Up Call’ as Russia’s War Roils Sustainable Finance

Sustainable finance is going through some unexpected twists and turns in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with investors pouring more than US$886 million into clean energy funds in a single…

02 04 2022 | 11:03

Research Aims to Use Sunlight to Turn Captured CO2 into Fuel

After a decades-long effort, an international study team is reporting “promising” first steps in using sunlight to convert captured carbon dioxide into fuel. Led by Lund University in Sweden,…

02 04 2022 | 10:57

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…

02 04 2022 | 10:56

How a few geothermal plants could solve America’s lithium supply crunch and boost the EV battery industry

Geothermal energy has long been the forgotten member of the clean energy family, overshadowed by relatively cheap solar and wind power, despite its proven potential. But that may soon change – for an…

02 04 2022 | 10:55

Sinkholes as big as a skyscraper and as wide as a city street open up in the Arctic seafloor

Giant "sinkholes" — one of which could devour an entire city block holding six-story buildings — are appearing along the Arctic seafloor, as submerged permafrost thaws and disturbs the area,…

02 04 2022 | 10:54

Faster Arctic Warming a ‘Side Effect’ of Climate Mitigation Efforts, New Study Finds

Contrary to what might seem obvious, the Arctic will continue to warm more quickly than the rest of the planet in a low-emission scenario, as compared to a high-emission one, after the mid-2040s,…

02 04 2022 | 10:53

U.S. Regulator Delays Climate Considerations for Gas Projects

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said Thursday that it would delay implementing a new proposal to consider the climate and environmental justice impacts of new gas projects before…

02 04 2022 | 10:53

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…

02 04 2022 | 10:49

First solar canal project is a win for water, energy, air and climate in California

Mounting evidence suggests the western United States is now in its worst megadrought in at least 1,200 years. Groundwater supplies are being overpumped in many places, and the dryness, wildfires and…

02 04 2022 | 10:48

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

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

02 04 2022 | 10:47

War in Ukraine is compounding a hunger crisis in East Africa, charities warn

War in Ukraine is compounding a hunger crisis across East Africa as drought grips the region and food prices soar, aid agencies have warned. The Horn of Africa is facing one of its most severe…

02 04 2022 | 10:41

Smoke from Australia wildfires destroyed healing ozone layer

Smoke from major wildfires destroys the ozone layer, a study has warned.

02 04 2022 | 10:41

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. The report summarises the findings of an international events series hosted by UK Research and…

02 04 2022 | 10:40

Push for new UK nuclear plants lacks facility for toxic waste, say experts

UK only in early stages of finding permanent site for underground storage of hazardous spent fuel. As Boris Johnson prepares a new push for nuclear power, the £131bn problem of how to safely dispose…

02 04 2022 | 10:39

Give free power to people living near wind farms, minister suggests

Energy bills for people living near onshore wind farms could be slashed under new reforms, according to a cabinet minister. Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi also suggested he supports more onshore…