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07 02 2020 | 10:19

UK taxpayers funding African fossil fuel projects worth $750m.

Watchdog reveals huge sum ploughed into ‘world’s dirtiest fossil fuels’ despite climate vow

05 02 2020 | 07:44

Ofgem sets out nine-point plan to prioritise climate crisis.

Regulator aims to support investment in low-carbon technology while protecting households from price rises. Britain’s energy regulator has said it will change how it governs the industry to help…

04 02 2020 | 11:17

H&M trials rental service to tackle fast fashion.

H&M has announced a new trial where customers will be able to rent clothes from a store in Stockholm. In a bid to stop fast fashion in its track, H&M will trial a new initiative where…

03 02 2020 | 11:55

Colgate unveils bamboo toothbrush to tackle plastic waste.

Colgate has unveiled their first eco-friendly toothbrush made from bamboo. The toothbrush is made from 100% biodegradable sustainably grown bamboo. The handle has been coated with beeswax to…

31 01 2020 | 16:32

‘Enhanced’ Environment Bill returns to UK Parliament.

The UK Government has introduced a new enhanced Environmental Bill into Parliament. The new Environment Bill, introduced into Parliament this week, will introduce measures to improve air and water…

30 01 2020 | 12:23

Rolls-Royce plans mini nuclear reactors by 2029.

Mini nuclear reactors could be generating power in the UK by the end of the decade. Manufacturer Rolls-Royce has told the BBC's Today programme that it plans to install and operate factory-built…

29 01 2020 | 17:09

Greener NHS campaign launched to tackle climate emergency.

The National Health Service (NHS) in England has unveiled a new campaign to help tackle the climate emergency. The NHS say the health and care system in England is responsible for an estimated 4-5%…

29 01 2020 | 16:53

UK needs 400,000 extra jobs to power 2050 net-zero commitment.

A new report by the National Grid has revealed that the UK will need 400,000 extra jobs to reach the net-zero goal by 2050. The Net-Zero Energy Workforce Report has highlighted the urgent demand for…

27 01 2020 | 07:58

UK could tap into Africa's $24bn market for off-grid solar power.

UK investors could seize a $24bn investment opportunity by helping to connect millions of people without access to electricity to off-grid home solar power systems. The market for pay-as-you-go home…

24 01 2020 | 09:54

New solar power source and storage developed.

A new form of combined solar power generation and storage is being developed for the UK. It couples thin, flexible, lighter solar sheets with energy storage to power buildings or charge vehicles off…

21 01 2020 | 07:33

Air Pollution could kill 160,000 in the UK over next decade.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has reported that 160,000 lives could be lost in the UK due to high levels of air pollution. The BHF has said that heart and circulatory disease deaths attributed…

17 01 2020 | 07:46

'Clean energy outperforms fossil fuels'

The past year was the cleanest on record for the British grid as zero carbon technology exceeded electricity supplies from polluting fuels. Britain has reached an historic clean energy milestone…

17 01 2020 | 07:33

Octopus secures £185m renewables mandate from National Grid UK Pension Scheme.

Octopus Renewables has secured a £185 million clean energy mandate from the National Gird UK Pension Scheme. Octopus Renewables, the specialist clean energy investor and part of Octopus Group, has…

08 01 2020 | 14:23

Next Generation Battery Materials Project Exceeding Expectations.

Nexeon – the UK company developing silicon materials for next generation Li-ion batteries – has reached the halfway stage in its £10million SUNRISE project, and has already produced silicon battery…

08 01 2020 | 14:07

UK’s first grid-injected hydrogen pilot gets underway.

A new ground-breaking hydrogen trial has begun in the UK. A new pilot to inject zero carbon hydrogen into a gas network to heat homes and businesses is now fully operational. This is the first time…

23 12 2019 | 07:49

Renewables 'top UK investors chart'.

Renewable energy is the top investment sector for UK investors with almost one-third (30%) regarding it as the area they would actively put their money into for long-term gain, according to a survey…

23 12 2019 | 07:20

Oxford City Council sets £19 million budget for climate crisis.

Oxford City Council has announced that will put £19 million into a fund for the climate emergency. In response to the Oxford Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change, Oxford City Council will set a …

20 12 2019 | 09:24

In numbers: Why Christmas is the most wasteful time of the year.

Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of the year - but it's certainly the most wasteful. As the big day approaches, edie rounds up some of the most shocking resources and waste statistics…

18 12 2019 | 08:10

The State of Power Market Evolution in Europe.

The electricity sector has been a cornerstone of the energy transition. But with the pace of change increasing, are power markets helping or hindering? Centralized markets with prices set by the…

18 12 2019 | 07:40

Ranked: Top 10 Countries Leading The World In Renewable Energy Shift.

Believe it or not, with 12.74% of its total energy consumption driven by renewables, Germany leads the world, according to a new study. In addition, renewables accounted for 40% of Germany’s…