New research finds England could produce 13 times more clean energy by utilising just 3% of land
Researchers identify new onshore wind and solar sites that utilise less than 3% of land.
New £100m funding platform launched by UKIB to support transition to a zero emission bus network
The UK Infrastructure Bank, Rock Rail and Aviva form partnership to provide a new funding platform for zero emission bus financier ‘Rock Road’.
New data shows majority of companies are overlooking plastic-related risks
Thousands of companies are behind on key steps to tackle plastic pollution in their value chains, according to landmark data released by CDP.
Water now a major risk for world’s supply chains, reports CDP
The water crisis threatens global supply chains as never before, according to new research from CDP.
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.
Students set to strike as it’s revealed that Australia’s carbon emissions have hit record high
School students across Australia set to strike as new data has found that Australia’s carbon emissions are at an all-time high.
Climate-resilient trees to protect orangutans in Indonesia
A new study by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has identified tree species that are resilient to climate change and support threatened East Bornean orangutan populations.