Climate change
Cambridge City Council's first Cabinet meeting will discuss plans to expand its retrofit programme, targeting a further 370 council homes over the next three years. The project, valued at £15 million, aims to cut carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the health and wellbeing of tenants. This
Climate change
The Scottish National Party (SNP) government's enthusiasm for offshore wind development is facing a harsh reality check, with energy minister Gillian Martin launching a consultation on proposals that could see up to 40 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity added by 2040. However, experts have highlighted significant failings in
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Shandong University have made new discoveries regarding the impact of transport infrastructure planning on carbon emissions in developing countries. According to the study, published in Sustainable Futures, the rapid expansion of transport infrastructure during economic development leads to significant increases in carbon emissions. However, the study found that
Climate change
Northern Ireland's Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons, has expressed deep concern over the High Court's decision to quash the approval of the £1.2 billion A5 road upgrade due to lack of compliance with the Climate Change Act. The Act, passed in 2022, sets targets for
Environmental sustainability
Research from Yunnan University of Finance and Economics has found that a 1% increase in hybrid electric vehicle technology innovation corresponds to a 0.17% reduction in carbon emissions (CO2e) in China. Meanwhile, a 1% increase in the green digital economy is associated with a 0.31% decrease in CO2e.
Environmental sustainability
Macif, a French insurance company, has announced its commitment to sustainable investments, with a target of at least €300 million by 2025. The company will focus on energy, social, and biodiversity regeneration through responsible bonds and real economy funds. Macif has also strengthened its oil and gas strategy, excluding new
Climate change
Wirral Council is committed to reaching net zero by 2030, but progress has slowed due to the completion of 'low-cost, quick-win' actions, leaving more complex and expensive changes to be made. An update to the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee confirmed that emissions reductions in 2023-24 and
Renewable energy
Google's carbon emissions have skyrocketed by 51% since 2019, largely due to the surge in artificial intelligence models requiring significant datacentre capacity. The tech giant's efforts to go green have been hindered by its growth in datacentre electricity consumption, which has increased by 27% year-on-year. This
Renewable energy
Research from National Taiwan University has shown that renewable energy certificates (RECs) play a unique role in advancing energy transitions and reducing carbon emissions. According to the study, RECs serve as a high-precision tool for corporations to calculate Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, particularly when compared to carbon offset mechanisms.
Climate change
The European Investment Bank has supported the city of Szczecin in Poland with a €20 million loan to improve energy efficiency and comfort in its residential buildings. As part of the city's larger urban regeneration program, the project aims to limit vehicle traffic, encourage cycling, and attract more
Renewable energy
Demand for all major forms of energy reached a record high last year, with green power expanding but not replacing fossil fuels. The Energy Institute's annual statistical review revealed that global demand for oil, gas, coal, nuclear, hydro, and renewable energy increased year-on-year for the first time since
Climate change
Climate change has been a pressing issue for decades, and addressing methane emissions has long been neglected. As the executive director of the Sierra Club in 2005, Carl Pope made a decision to focus on carbon dioxide, the most prevalent greenhouse gas, while largely ignoring methane. However, Pope has come
