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Major New Initiative Aims to Sustainably Manage the UK’s Marine Resources

A consortium of universities, industry, government and NGOs are joining forces for a major new initiative aimed at sustainably managing the UK's coasts and seas.

22 Nov 2021

Study Track Nations’ Progress in Meeting Basic Needs and Respecting Environmental Limits

For at least the last 30 years, not a single country has met the basic needs of its residents without overconsuming natural resources, according to new research led by the University of Leeds.

22 Nov 2021

UN Finds Nuclear is the Lowest Carbon Electricity Source

Nuclear power produces less CO2 emissions over its lifecycle than any other electricity source, according to a new report by UNECE.

22 Nov 2021

Finding Opportunities to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Common Plastic

Broad-based scientific team from government, academia and industry joins forces to identify new opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of polyurethane -; one of the most widely used but little recycled plastic materials.

19 Nov 2021

Enviva and J-Power Join Efforts to Decarbonize Power Generation in Japan

Enviva Partners, LP, a global renewable energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy, and Tokyo-based utility Electric Power Development Co., Ltd., have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the long-term, large-scale supply of sustainable wood biomass from Enviva's manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Southeast to J-Power’s coal-fired power plants in Japan.

From Enviva 19 Nov 2021

New Light-Powered Technology Could Make Solar Energy Even More Sustainable

Technology using a new generation of hybrid solar cells is one step closer to mass-production, thanks to Newcastle University-led research.

17 Nov 2021

World Record RAF Flight Shows Potential of Synthetic Fuel, Says GlobalData

Following the news that the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Zero Petroleum have won a Guinness World Record for the world’s first successful flight completed using only synthetic fuel;

17 Nov 2021

Over 1,800 Attend Inaugural Decarbonisation Summit at COP26 to Facilitate Change and Commit to Delivering Net Zero

The inaugural Decarbonisation Summit held in Glasgow on 9th/10th November, during COP26 boasted an impressive array of industry luminaries, youth ambassadors and tech experts from across sectors including finance, fashion, agriculture and architecture.

17 Nov 2021

Octopus Hydrogen & MIRA Technology Park Partner to Power Clean Mobility Revolution

Octopus Hydrogen, Octopus Renewables and MIRA Technology Park today confirmed plans to develop a green refueling forecourt providing hydrogen and EV charging on site at MIRA Technology Park to support the needs of the fastest growing cluster of automotive and mobility technology businesses that are powering the mobility revolution.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 17 Nov 2021