carbon emissions
Research indicates that carbon dioxide removal plans will not be enough to meet Paris treaty goals
New research indicates a large “emissions gap” between what actions nations have committed to help remove carbon from the atmosphere and what’s required to meet Paris treaty goals.
From toilets to the sky: UK startup makes waste into low carbon jet fuel
Firefly Green Fuels, a UK-based company, has developed a new form of jet fuel that is entirely fossil-free and made from human waste.
Researchers quantify the carbon footprint of generating AI images
Researchers discovered that generating an image using artificial intelligence has a carbon footprint equivalent to charging a smartphone.
Biden administration announces first recipients of $7 billion hydrogen hub program
The Biden White House will deliver $7 billion in funding for seven regional “hydrogen hubs” that will work to produce more than three million metric tons of clean hydrogen per year.
Elon Musk and Tesla are poised to dominate a key part of the EV revolution
The megabillionaire's company has sealed some major victories that could give him enormous influence over America's electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Property: 9 eco-friendly homes with solar panels
The escalating cost of powering our homes means energy efficiency is a priority for buyers. Finding a home with solar panels that covert sunlight into electricity or heat water will go a long way towards lowering bills.
Train tickets costing a third more than flights, study shows
The Edinburgh to Bournemouth route costs an eye-watering 239% more to complete by train than plane.
'Dressing digitally' pins hope on blockchain to clean up fashion's carbon footprint
The fashion industry is responsible for almost 8% of global CO2 emissions. Can 'digital dressing' make a difference?
Electric cars: Cut cost of charging EVs, campaigners urge
EV campaign group FairCharge and the RAC are calling for electricity wholesale price to be decoupled from gas.
My first boss: Dana Aleff, CEO and co-founder of Circonomit
Dana Aleff learnt the art of being able to talk less, observe and watch employees to see what their skills are from her time in the Australian Outback.
Crypto and climate change: Can blockchain tech stop global warming?
Blockchain technology has been hailed as the future of global finance, but now a new subsection of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, called Regenerative Finance, promises to solve the imminent threat of global warming.
OVO Energy launches trial that will install £7,500 smart boilers for free
These smart boilers help households cut down their usage and in turn, their energy bills.
Climate change: UK urged to commit to net zero to boost green investment
A new report from TheCityUK and PwC sets out a 10-point plan to expand UK-based green finance.
Climate change: Shared goals could pave way for UK and US trade deal
'The moment is ripe' to agree key elements of a new kind of trade partnership with the US over climate change, says think tank.
Amazon's emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal
The company doubled the size of its fulfillment network last year.
Roe overturned, Theranos trial, EPA rights: 3 legal stories to watch
This week, we'll be watching reactions to the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, as well as a high court decision on climate change regulation and a new development in the Theranos case.
Climate change: Up to 4 million UK firms have no plan for net zero
Companies cited costs and a lack of informations as the biggest barriers for reducing carbon footprints.
Volkswagen reaches £193m settlement with UK drivers over Dieselgate
The German car manufacturer said the move was 'the most prudent course of action commercially', and that it was working to rebuild trust with customers.
Bank of England: Climate delay could cost lenders £350bn extra
The Bank projected that total losses for the financial sector could reach as high as £350bn in a severe physical risk scenario, where no additional action is taken.
Royal Mail ramps up drone deliveries as it unveils 50 new postal routes
The drones will help provide faster and more reliable services to remote communities in the UK.
Report calls for 2034 halt to oil production as Canada looks to boost exports
A new report says rich countries like Canada should end oil and gas production by 2034 to boost the odds of meeting Paris climate goals.
Carbon credits outperforming bitcoin, in the bet on a longer energy transition
Analysts see the price of carbon emission credits continuing to climb as governments increase the pressure on industries to shift away from carbon.
India will implement a battery swapping policy to boost EV sales
As part of a plan to boost EV sales, India is introducing a battery swapping policy.
UK cuts plug-in grants for electric cars from £2,500 to £1,500
The auto industry has said the government should be doubling down on incentives, not slashing them.
Three key investing trends of 2021
Blackrock Investment Institute outlines the investment lessons from the past year
UK retailers and landlords drive towards greener properties
The BRC’s roadmap, which is supported by more than 75 major retailers, aims to ensure the sector, and its supply chains, are net zero by 2040, a decade ahead of the government’s target for the UK as a whole.