Biodiversity not gained – in fact likely to be missed all together
MPs say we will miss 30% land protection pledge set for 2030 The nation will miss its pledge to protect 30% of land for nature by 2030, without urgent ministerial support and stronger private investment, MPs warn today. In a hard-hitting report, the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) calls for a renewed government commitment to Biodiversity […]
Solar smashes records again
Globally solar deployment was up by a third during 2024 with 2TW now available Solar had a record-breaking year in 2024. Global installations hit 597 GW – a 33% leap from 2023. Solar made up 81% of all new renewable power, and its share of global electricity nearly doubled to 7%, according to Solar Power […]
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 […]
