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Satellite Data Links Global Plastic Waste Trade to Air Pollution in Indonesia

A new study links increased plastic waste imports to measurable increases in PM2.5 near waste disposal sites in Indonesia.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 16 Jun 2026

Driving Better Transport: 78% of Drivers Prefer Electric Buses as Sector Backs Cleaner, Better-Connected Transport Future

A new survey of bus and coach drivers across the UK reveals strong support for the transition to electric vehicles, highlighting their role in delivering better transport that connects communities, supports local economies and helps tackle climate change.

16 Jun 2026

Octopus Energy Generation and ZE Energy Plug into One of Italy’s Biggest Battery Projects

Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest specialist renewables investors, and ZE Energy, have struck a deal to back one of Italy’s biggest battery projects, giving a major jolt to the country’s clean energy ambitions.

From ZE Energy 16 Jun 2026

Delta Electronics Americas’ Smart Energy Solutions Enable Microgrid in Detroit for Commercial Facilities to Lower Electricity Costs

Delta Electronics, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, today announced a microgrid system at its own Detroit-area facility, developed in partnership with DTE Energy and through the seamless integration of its smart energy solutions.

From Delta Electronics, Inc. 16 Jun 2026

New Energy Transport Accelerates Electric Road Freight Deployment with New Funding

Electric road freight company New Energy Transport (NET) has secured funding to fast-track the electrification of Australian road freight with NET’s first electric trucks expected to be operational before the end of 2026.

From New Energy Transport 15 Jun 2026

Parks Can Cool Neighborhoods and Cut Pollution Hundreds of Meters Beyond Their Boundaries, Study Finds

Urban parks could play a major role in protecting people from rising heat, pollution and noise in cities, according to new research led by the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE).

15 Jun 2026

Detected From Space: 20 Years of Data Shows Declining Photosynthesis in UK and Surrounding Waters

A new study by scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has revealed a significant long-term decline in ocean productivity across large parts of the north-east Atlantic.

13 Jun 2026

Diesel Vans in London Hit an All-Time Peak, As Campaigners Call for Dutch Style Zero Emissions Zone

London is falling dangerously behind on cleaning up its van fleets, with the city still dominated by polluting diesel vans and slow progress towards van electrification.

13 Jun 2026

HyCavern Project Launched to Advance Next-Generation Underground Hydrogen Storage in Europe

The HyCavern project has officially launched, bringing together a European consortium of 15 partners to develop and validate nextgeneration underground hydrogen storage solutions based on mined, lined rock caverns.

13 Jun 2026

Researchers Achieve Record 20%+ Efficiency in Flexible Kesterite-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells

The integration of kesterite and perovskite in tandem solar cells achieves over 20% efficiency, paving the way for high-performance flexible solar technologies.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 12 Jun 2026

Study Tracks Transient Chemical Reactions in Carbonated Cement Paste

Researchers depressurized a tank of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), instantly freezing it and releasing solid flakes.

12 Jun 2026

Researchers Target Methane Emissions with New Moss-Based Solution

A new way of tackling one of the environment’s largest methane sources will be developed and tested in a project led by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU).

11 Jun 2026

Monash Breakthrough Extracts Lithium with Almost No Water

Engineers have developed a new technology that enables the direct extraction of lithium from solid salt mixtures derived from brines, offering a low-water, low-energy alternative to conventional lithium extraction methods.

11 Jun 2026

Carbon Capture in Focus: Why Real-Time Gas Analysis Matters

Hiden Analytical highlights how real-time gas analysis supports CO2 capture monitoring, sorbent studies and low-carbon process optimization.

From Hiden Analytical 11 Jun 2026

Community Invests Over £640,000 for First-Ever Community-Owned Solar Park Battery

Low Carbon Hub, a social enterprise which develops community-owned renewable energy projects in Oxfordshire has exceeded its initial target of £500,000 in community investment for the UK’s first community-owned solar energy battery, a month ahead of the project deadline.

11 Jun 2026