Real time GHG monitoring tool developed
New device can offer real time emissions tracking and legitimise carbon reporting A new tool could transform the carbon credit market by providing real-time, accurate data on emissions and removals. Hyphen Global AG has launched a breakthrough module that allows direct measurement of greenhouse gas emissions using on-site atmospheric monitoring. Until now, carbon credits have been […]
Glacier loss and sea level rise increasing
Glaciers melting at record pace, threatening water security and global stability says UNESCO Glaciers worldwide are disappearing at an unprecedented rate, with the last three years witnessing the highest recorded glacial mass loss, according to a UNESCO report. Since 1975, 9,000 gigatonnes of ice have vanished—“an ice block the size of Germany with the thickness of […]
Sustainability isn’t just net zero say small firms
Small businesses say sustainability is not just emissions but better responsibility and actions Sustainability is no longer just about cutting carbon emissions—it is about transforming how businesses operate. Novuna Business Finance’s latest report, Beyond Net Zero: A Broader Sustainability Agenda for Small Businesses, explores how three small enterprises are embedding sustainability into their core strategies, proving […]
World using more energy than ever
IEA says demand grew faster in 2024 with energy needed for AI, cooling and EVs Global energy demand grew at a faster pace than usual in 2024, with electricity consumption soaring and renewables leading the charge. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s Global Energy Review, there was a 2.2% increase in energy demand last year—well above […]
Wales urged to accelerate freight decarbonisation
Decarbonising freight could unlock £2.1bn savings while cutting emissions Welsh freight transport needs to be tackled if the nation is to cut its emissions rapidly. Freight and logistics account for 34% of Wales’ surface transport emissions—significantly higher than the UK average—making urgent action necessary. Now a new report by Zemo Partnership for the Welsh Government […]
Wind won’t work without storage
A large increase in energy storage will be critical to ensuring a clean power system by 2030 The UK must significantly expand energy storage to achieve its clean power system target by 2030, as a tenth of wind-generated electricity is currently wasted,. A report by Drax and Imperial College London highlights that last year, wind […]
Grid boss says Heathrow DID have power
Heathrow apparently had enough reserve power despite the substation fire National Grid’s chief has dismissed claims that Heathrow was left without power after Friday’s substation fire, insisting the airport had enough electricity from backup sources. John Pettigrew told the Financial Times the fire, which knocked out a substation in Hayes, was a “unique event,” but stressed that two […]
What a gas – hydrogen from cow manure!
Japanese farm turns cow manure into clean, sustainable hydrogen energy Cows – so often blamed for adding to emissions with their methane burps and farts, could now be a source for sustainable hydrogen! A farm in Hokkaido, Japan is transforming cow manure into hydrogen, offering a sustainable energy solution that reduces emissions and utilises waste […]
ENW now in hands of Iberdrola
Second largest network sold for £4bn to Spanish giant which already owns ScottishPower ScottishPower’s parent company, Iberdrola, has officially taken control of Electricity North West (ENW), after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared its acquisition of an 88% stake in the electricity distribution network. The deal cements Iberdrola as the second-largest electricity distribution operator in […]
Yorkshire Water pays £40m for foul behaviour
Money will come from shareholder funds to make up for uncontrolled discharges Yorkshire Water has been hit with a £40 million redress package after an Ofwat investigation into its wastewater treatment works and sewage networks. The penalty, which has been reduced from the original £47 million fine, will be paid entirely by the company and its shareholders, […]
