Aviation Industry says scale up sustainable fuel now!
Aviation leaders call for urgent policy action to scale sustainable fuel A coalition of aviation stakeholders has issued a united call for urgent policy action to accelerate the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across Europe. The industry says that achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 depends on expanding SAF availability and affordability — […]
Global building energy demand set to soar, driven by growth in floorspace and cooling needs
Buildings could account for nearly half of global electricity demand growth over the next decade, says IEA Buildings will soon need as much power as entire nations! Buildings are a major driver of global energy consumption, accounting for about a third of energy use today. This demand is expected to increase by more than 20% […]
Climate extremes driving food price shocks and child health risks, study finds
Extreme weather means global food price surges, threatening nutrition and worsening health inequalities, especially for children Extreme weather is pushing up food prices in the UK, US, Ethiopia and beyond, raising urgent concerns over child health and global food security. An international study led by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center examined climate-driven price spikes in 18 countries […]
UK Power Networks tops UK utility rankings for customer service
UK Power Networks scored highest on speed, care and complaints handling UK Power Networks (UKPN) has been named the UK’s top-performing utility for customer service, sharing first place with Octopus Energy in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI). Published by The Institute of Customer Service, the July 2025 index saw UK Power Networks and […]
UK targets Russia’s oil revenues with sweeping new sanctions
Fresh sanctioms aim to cripple Putin’s oil profits and dismantle his shadow fleet operations The UK government has announced a sweeping new package of 137 sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s energy revenues and disrupting President Putin’s so-called shadow fleet used to move oil covertly across the globe. The latest sanctions, announced by the Foreign, Commonwealth […]
Business confidence in net zero weakens
Businesses remain committed to net zero but economic pressure and rising costs slow progress UK business confidence in achieving net zero by 2050 is waning despite growing policy clarity, according to the 2025 BSI Net Zero Barometer. While 64% of businesses say they remain committed to the legally binding target, this figure is down from […]
Final cash decision made as Sizewell C gets go ahead from Miliband
The 3.2GW nuclear power station gets final investment decision and will now begin full construction Millions of working people will benefit from cheaper clean power says Labour as the government gives the green light to Sizewell C – the UK’s biggest public investment in clean energy this century. The Energy Secretary has today signed the […]
Water sector reacts to proposals to scrap Ofwat
Water companies and Ofwat itself admit they have to change after the Cunliffe report Ofwat itself has accepted its fate after the Cunliffe Report said it had failed the public and should be scrapped. Sir Jon Cunliffe leading the Independent Water Commission hammered the regulator yesterday and said it was no longer fit for purpose. It was […]
Drax remains UK’s top carbon emitter with 16% rise in 2024 emissions
Drax emitted 13.3 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, more than the next four biggest polluters combined Drax power station has once again topped the list as the UK’s single largest carbon emitter, according to new analysis by think tank Ember. Emissions from the biomass-fired plant reached 13.3 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, marking a […]
Just 6% of businesses tie pay to green targets
ISEP report finds most businesses overlook pay incentives for sustainability goals, risking net zero progress Only 6% of organisations link staff pay to environmental or sustainability targets, according to a new report from the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). The figure comes despite the green economy outpacing wider UK employment and economic growth, […]
