NASA predicts end of the world, it’ll run out of air!

In a billion years Oxygen depletion will kill off life, climate change is more about us say scientists Earth’s distant future won’t end in flames or ice but in silence — a gradual fading of the oxygen that makes complex life possible. That’s the conclusion of new research from Toho University in Japan, supported by […]
Microplastics strategy needed now say scientists

Labour must tackle the rise in microplastics and regulate more says report Labour must urgently develop a clear national strategy to tackle microplastic pollution, or risk falling further behind international efforts to confront one of the world’s most pressing environmental threats, scientists have warned. A new policy brief, delivered to MPs today by the University […]
Energy execs jailed in £2m bribery case

Pair ran bogus claims, fake invoices as they swindled money while working at E.ON and British Gas Two former senior energy bosses have been jailed for taking more than £2 million in bribes from contractors in a years-long fraud that tainted E.ON and British Gas Mark Baker, 56, from Goole, and Matthew Heyward, 51, from […]
How Often Should You Review Your Energy Contract?

How Often Should You Review Your Energy Contract? Energy contracts aren’t a “set and forget” part of your utility operations. With market prices fluctuating, regulatory changes unfolding, and business needs evolving, regular energy contract reviews can be the difference between overspending and unlocking savings. So, how often should you review your energy contract? Here’s what […]
Counterpoint crackdown? Miliband sacks Archer from DESNZ board

Mary Archer was told to leave the advisory board on Friday evening Dame Mary Archer has been sacked from her role on the board of Ed Miliband’s net zero department, sparking claims that dissent is being silenced at the top of government. The surprise dismissal came last Friday, when the 80-year-old was summoned to the […]
Scotland’s renewable suppliers prepare to scale but call for better market conditions

Nearly two-thirds of Scotland’s renewable suppliers are investing in growth—but many want better policy Nearly two thirds of Scotland’s clean energy suppliers are investing in new skills, infrastructure and capabilities to seize growing opportunities in the renewables sector—but most believe current market conditions fall short of what’s needed to succeed. That’s according to the latest […]
Carbon taxes are killing business says Ratcliffe

INEOS boss warns the government’s policies are leaving the UK uncompetitive globally INEOS boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe has warned the UK’s carbon policy is pushing heavy industry to the brink, calling on government to rethink its approach before more plants shut down. The Chemical Engineer reports the businessman believes carbon pricing is leaving British firms at […]
Biomass billions under fire? Public money use questioned

PAC warns £22bn biomass funding lacks oversight, demands stronger checks and planning A new report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) warns that the UK government’s oversight of biomass sustainability is inadequate and risks taxpayers’ money. The PAC found that current certification schemes rely too heavily on self-reporting and third-party verification, raising concerns that biomass generators are […]
Families to gain more options for affordable low-carbon home heating

New proposals aim to expand heat pump options and train thousands to retrofit homes across the UK Working families could soon have more affordable and flexible options to upgrade their home heating under new proposals announced as part of the government’s Warm Homes Plan. The plan aims to boost energy efficiency, expand clean energy technology […]
Greenland’s sustainable rare Earth minerals deal

GreenMet and Tanbreez secure critical minerals partnership to help clean energy expansion GreenMet has announced a strategic partnership with Tanbreez to strengthen critical mineral supply chains for North America and Europe. The Tanbreez Project, located in southern Greenland and owned by Critical Metals Corp, holds one of the largest untapped heavy rare earths (HREE) deposits […]