UK Net Zero Business Census finds 73% of organisations prioritising net zero
Largest ever UK industry study of 2,005 UK organisations reveals 65% of respondents are targeting net zero by 2050, with 48% setting targets within the next decade.
Report finds that 30% of the biggest corporate emitters have long-term climate targets 1.5°C aligned
30% of the biggest corporate emitters have long-term (2050) climate targets aligned with 1.5°C, according to analysis published today (10th September) by The Transition Pathway Initiative Centre (TPI Centre) based at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
2nd MEFED Dialogue Paves the Way for Deepened Energy Cooperation
The 2nd MEFED Dialogue Paves the Way for Deepened Energy Cooperation between Germany, the European Union, and the Mediterranean and Gulf Regions. Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of the Federal Republic of Germany, Robert Habeck, and the Minister for Environment and Energy of the Hellenic Republic, Theodoros Skylakakis, hosted the 2nd MENA-Europe Future Energy Dialogue (MEFED24) yesterday (September 8th 2024) in Thessaloniki. The aim of this dialogue is to strengthen energy cooperation between the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Europe.
2024 hottest on record, with August 1.51°C above pre-industrial level
August 2024 was the joint-warmest August globally (together with August 2023), with an average surface air temperature of 16.82°C, 0.71°C above the 1991-2020 average for the same month, according to data from Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
UK Digital Catapult’s inaugural international accelerator takes on cross-border trade
Digital Catapult, part of the Catapult Network of world-leading technology and innovation centres established by Innovate UK, has announced its first International Supply Chain Accelerator, set to transform global supply chains through the application of deep tech solutions.
Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs
Africa bears an increasingly heavy burden from climate change and disproportionately high costs for essential climate adaptation, according to a new report from the WMO
UK Government secures record pipeline of 133 clean energy projects in latest auction round
Sixth renewable energy auction delivers a record of 133 clean energy projects, enough to power the equivalent of 11 million homes.
The lead up to COP29 – this month’s key events
As we enter September, momentum is building towards COP29, which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11th-22nd November. A series of events focusing on accelerating action to tackle the climate crisis will be held by leading organisations globally across the month
UK wind power capacity surpasses 30GW
The UK hit a historic milestone of 30 GW of wind generation capacity, tracked by RenewableUK’s EnergyPulse.
UK Govt announces it will not challenge legal bids against Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields
The government will consult on new environmental guidance for oil and gas, alongside an announcement that it will not challenge the judicial reviews brought against development consent for the Jackdaw and Rosebank offshore oil and gas fields in the North Sea.
National alternative protein innovation centre launches
The UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK have invested £15 million into the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC). The NAPIC is a collaboration between researchers at the University of Leeds, the James Hutton Institute, Imperial College London and the University of Sheffield.
Clean electricity breaks new records, with renewables on track for another strong year
Research from BloombergNEF highlights that more than 40% of the world’s electricity came from zero-carbon sources for the first time in 2023; 14% from wind and solar.
Climate change transforms Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands are facing a triple threat due to climate change: accelerating sea level rise, ocean warming, and acidification. These escalating challenges are jeopardising not only the socioeconomic stability of these islands but also their existence, highlights a new WMO report.
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Effectiveness of 1,500 global climate policies ranked for first time
The world can take a major step to meeting the goals of the Paris Climate Accord by focusing on 63 cases where climate policies have had the most impact, new research has revealed.
UK reaches 250,000 certified heat pump installations
According to the latest data from MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy installations, the UK has now reached 250,000 all-time certified heat pump installations.
Prime Minister and Welsh First Minister announce vision to make Britain a clean energy superpower
The Prime Minister and Welsh First Minister will supercharge efforts to make Britain a clean energy superpower, by investing in homegrown energy to grow the economy, create jobs, boost skills, and strengthen our energy independence.