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.
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
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.
IKEA and GOGLA announce strategic partnership to help the off-grid solar sector
GOGLA and IKEA Foundation form a strategic partnership, with a funding of EUR 4 million to help the off-grid solar sector
China pledges carbon neutrality by 2060
China’s President Xi Jinping has pledged to peak greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2060, emphasising the need for a “green revolution”.
Red alert for OPEC as COVID-19 continues to hammer oil prices
With the coronavirus diminishing demand for oil, OPEC plans to cut its output by an additional 1.5 million barrels per day.
China to phase out single-use plastics
China, one of the world’s biggest plastic producers, has unveiled a new plan to phase out single-use plastics.
Australian authorities blind to habitat destruction
A recent study led by the University of Queensland reveals massive amounts of unchecked habitat clearance continues in Australia despite environmental legislation.
India bans single-use plastics on Gandhi’s birthday
India will implement a nationwide ban on 6 single-use plastic items on the 2nd October this year - the 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
Australia suffering from toxic air due to lack of policy on coal use
A new report has found that Australia power stations are big contributors to toxic air pollution.
India now investing more in solar energy than coal
A new report has found that India is now investing more in solar energy than coal.
Bosch pledges to be carbon neutral by 2020
The German company has promised to make its entire business carbon neutral by 2020.
New Zealand’s ‘per-person’ emissions rate is significantly higher than other countries
A new environmental report has found that New Zealand’s environment is facing a climate crisis.
Zero-waste beauty brand ‘Ethique’ launches in UK
Ethique, a zero-waste beauty brand, has officially launched in the UK.
Great Barrier Reef suffers 89% decline in coral reproduction rate after bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef is losing its ability to recover after coral bleaching.
UV-LED water purification saves ‘6 billion water bottles from landfills’ in the Philippines
The new UV-LED purification system aims to reduce the amount of plastic waste that gets sent to garbage dumps and landfills in the Philippines.
Dead whale found with 40kg of plastic in its stomach
The whale had over 40kg of plastic in its stomach when it was found on a beach in the Philippines.