Ambition to action – could 2021 be a turning point for climate change and localism?
The lead clean growth researcher at Localis, Grace Newcombe, writes on why 2021 could be the ‘environmental super year’ that campaigners have longed for.
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Energy
Decarbonisation of rural homes at risk due to high costs
The government must increase funding in order to enable the decarbonisation of rural homes, according to research conducted by OFTEC.
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Failed driving tests responsible for millions of kg of CO2
Since April 2019, failed driving tests in the UK were responsible for over 2 million kg of CO2, according to
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Experienced adventurers with an environmental conscience sought
Sponsorship Opportunity: Experienced adventurers with an environmental conscience sought. Ok, we must be honest from the start – we haven’t
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Windship Technology unveils new zero-emission ship
Windship Technology has created a new zero-emission ship that could help to revitalise the industry. The True Zero Emission ship
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Environmental groups call for zero carbon homes
A coalition of environmental groups and businesses are calling on Oxfordshire councils to ensure that all homes across the country
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Britain’s smart meter network passes 10 million
10 million smart meters have now been installed across Britain, representing a saving of up to 265,000 tonnes of CO2
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18MW wind farm in West Yorkshire goes on sale
A nine-turbine 18MW wind farm investment site located near Ogden in West Yorkshire has been brought to the market. Ovenden
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Global carbon market grew by 20% in 2020
The total value of the global carbon market grew by 20% in 2020, despite the fact that emissions dropped by
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An independent body should lead net-zero, says Ofgem
An independent body should help to lead Britain’s transition to net-zero, says Ofgem. Last month the government committed to consult
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Burning wood is undermining climate goals, says EU
Burning wood is degrading ecosystems and undermining climate goals, according to a report published by the European Commission’s Joint Research
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Continuity during Covid: Environmental Education moves online
Peter Bell, schools carbon reduction officer at North Yorkshire County Council explains why their approach to the reduction of carbon
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AI and big data can help to solve climate crisis
Researchers to use artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to help the UK achieve its net-zero ambitions. Developed as part
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Wind power set to dominate market by 2030
Wind power set to dominate the global electricity sector in the coming decade, according to a new report published by
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Demand for green hydrogen set to increase by 57%
Global green hydrogen production set to reach 5.7 million tonnes by 2030, according to consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan. Green
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Majority of UK homeowners are concerned about energy effiency
96% of UK homeowners are concerned about the energy efficiency of their homes, yet one in five people are not
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A new carbon budget could provide a clearer view of climate deadlines
Researchers at the University of Concordia have created a new carbon budget that provides a clear view of our ability
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Trump administration issues illegal oil and gas leases in the Arctic
The outgoing Trump administration has issued illegal oil and gas leases on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife
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Merton council have spent the most on solar energy in past five years
The London Borough of Merton has invested the highest proportion of council budget into solar energy since 2015, according to
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Why a green electricity grid depends on weather forecasts improving
Hannah Bloomfield, a postdoctoral research assistant at the University of Reading explains why a green electricity grid depends on our
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