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16 12 2019 | 11:24

COP25: Longest climate talks end with compromise deal.

The longest United Nations climate talks on record have finally ended in Madrid with a compromise deal. Exhausted delegates reached agreement on the key question of increasing the global response to…

06 12 2019 | 08:41

UK wins Net Zero climate award at COP25.

Madrid - The United Kingdom was today presented with a Net Zero Award in recognition of its outstanding approach to

06 12 2019 | 08:04

Low-carbon road paved with opportunities and challenges, EY says.

Few would doubt that the transition to low carbon provides the renewables industry with a massive opportunity. The challenges are not for the faint-hearted, however, as timescales accelerate,…

04 12 2019 | 08:49

Boris Johnson urged to challenge Trump on climate denial.

350 experts call on PM to address president’s ‘dangerous’ and ‘irresponsible’ claims. Boris Johnson is being urged by 350 leading climate researchers to robustly challenge Donald Trump on his “…

30 11 2019 | 10:34

IKEA to pump €200m into assembling a 'climate positive' business.

Cash will be spent on green energy projects, and reforestation and sustainable forestry schemes, flatpack giant reveals Furniture giant IKEA has today announced a major cash injection into its '…

26 11 2019 | 05:39

UK Conservatives make 40GW offshore wind pledge.

The UK Conservative party has confirmed an election pledge to support a 40GW offshore wind target for 2030. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday launched the party’s manifesto, which includes the…

24 11 2019 | 06:47

German, UK offshore wind 'are key to hydrogen future’.

European powerhouses hold powwow to discuss power-to-x options for offshore wind The German and UK offshore wind sectors can play a key role in decarbonising national economies by support the…

24 11 2019 | 06:32

Report: UK enjoys renewables investment growth despite Brexit uncertainty.

Britain leapfrogs Japan into seventh place on EY's global leadership board for renewable energy investment attractiveness

24 11 2019 | 06:09

'Damaging': Renewables sector slams proposed Ofgem energy network reforms.

Plans to reduce embedded benefit payments for small power generators risks undermining rollout of clean, cheap and flexible energy grid, warn critics The UK renewables sector has responded angrily…

20 11 2019 | 05:34

‘Insect apocalypse’ poses risk to all life on Earth, conservationists warn.

Report claims 400,000 insect species face extinction amid heavy use of pesticides. The “unnoticed insect apocalypse” should set alarm bells ringing, according to conservationists, who said that…

19 11 2019 | 05:45

R-UK showcases wind and marine energy exports.

The UK is exporting products and services from wind, wave and tidal energy to 37 countries across six continents, according to a new report from RenewableUK. The report – 'Export Nation' – reveals…

16 11 2019 | 14:05

McDonald’s unveils new innovative packaging and recycling solutions.

McDonald’s has unveiled innovative packaging solutions to tackle plastic pollution under their new scheme ‘Better M’. Today, McDonald’s announced a wide-ranging programme to remove and minimise…

16 11 2019 | 14:00

One Climate SOS Thing: Floating A House Down the River Thames.

The Extinction Rebellion launched another high profile protest, this time floating down the River Thames in London a “model” of a suburban home that is literally partially under water as a way to…

15 11 2019 | 10:02

Eurostar announces first plastic-free train.

For its 25th anniversary, Eurostar have announced they will be running their first plastic-free train. As a mark of its commitment to eco-responsible travel, Eurostar is today running its first ever…

13 11 2019 | 09:37

Biogas plant that will fuel the transport sector in UK gets the go-ahead.

Plans to build a biogas plant that will generate enough fuel to power up to 1,000 low carbon HGV’s and buses every year has been approved by Chester Council. Plans to build a biogas plant that will…

08 11 2019 | 09:21

Heineken removes plastic multi-pack rings.

Brewery giant Heineken joins other drinks manufacturers to reduce its plastic packaging by switching to cardboard. Heineken has assured its customers that their new cardboard rings are as sturdy as…

08 11 2019 | 06:43

All-electric BC transport economical, thanks to low-cost renewables.

If all vehicles in British Columbia were powered by electricity instead of liquid fuels by 2055, BC would need to more than double its electricity generation capacity to meet forecasted energy demand…

08 11 2019 | 06:31

UK floating wind 'worth £33.6bn by 2050'.

The floating offshore wind sector in the UK can deliver almost £34bn in economic benefits by 2050, according to a new report by RenewableUK and Scottish Renewables. The report – 'Floating Wind: The…

07 11 2019 | 12:25

EU Accused of Subsidizing Fossil Fuels Through Capacity Markets.

The European Commission this week reinstated a €6.3 billion British capacity market designed to maintain stable electricity supply, after it was suspended one year ago amid accusations of…

29 10 2019 | 13:30

UK to use finance meant for green energy to support fracking in Argentina.

Documents show government’s plans to use money from £1bn 2017 deal to prioritise support of major oil companies. The UK is planning to invest in Argentina’s controversial oil shale industry using a…