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Tory-led councils renew their support on fracking ban despite government’s intentions
Conservative-led local authorities have voted in favour of extending their support on banning new fracking activity in their area. Bolton Council has unanimously supported a motion proposed by Liberal Democrat Leader Roger Hayes to continue its ban on any activities associated with fracking on land it owns or controls. Last month, the government lifted the […]
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Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng sacked by Truss
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked by the Prime Minister. Liz Truss has stated her desire to scrap the mini-budget and has sacked the former Chancellor and Business Secretary, as part of her renege on the previous announcement. She will hold a press conference later today, in which she is expected […]
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‘Carbon offsets give some companies a smokescreen on climate impact’
Carbon offsetting is putting the Paris Agreement in doubt, as companies use them to delay their environmental progress. That’s according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which is calling on a change to the current voluntary carbon markets currently in place. Through this system, businesses can freely purchase carbon credits for environmental acts such as […]
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Van Gogh’s painting souped up in latest climate protest in London
Climate activists have thrown tomato soup on one of the most popular paintings hosted in the National Gallery in London. Two supporters of Just Stop Oil have thrown soup over Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’, a painting that has an estimated value of $84.2 million (£75.2m). The campaigners said through this action they wanted to force […]
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Cepsa and the Port of Rotterdam to establish the first green hydrogen corridor
Cepsa, a Spanish multinational oil and gas company and the Port of Rotterdam are to work together to establish the first green hydrogen corridor. The co-operation is part of Rotterdam’s ambition to supply Northwest Europe with 4.6 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. The trade lane is expected to be operational by 2027. The […]
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Cubico acquires stake in 33 MW Spanish wind farm
Cubico Sustainable Investments has acquired a 46% stake in Parque Eolico La Peñuca S.L., the owner of an onshore wind farm in Spain. Cubico acquired its stake in the 33 MW Spanish wind farm from Axpo International S.A. David Swindin, CEO at Cubico, said: “I’m delighted that we were able to complete this transaction with […]
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Leak on major oil pipeline connecting Russia to Europe
Poland has said it has detected a leak in one of the pipelines transferring oil from Russia to Europe. Polish operator PERN said on Tuesday evening its automation systems recorded a leak in one of the Druzhba pipelines, nearly 70 kilometres away from Plock, a city in central Poland. It also pointed out that this […]
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‘UK’s first’ U16 gas smart meter installed
What is described as the UK’s first U16 gas smart meter has been installed at a domestic property in Berwick-on-Tweed, Northumberland. The U16 gas smart meter was installed by SMS plc at the home of an Octopus Energy customer. The U16 meter is almost twice the size of the standard U6 gas meter. Until now, […]
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Government unveils new powers to cut link between electricity and gas prices
The government has today unveiled new legislation to protect homes and businesses against volatile energy prices. The Energy Prices Bill, introduced in Parliament today, provides the legislative footing needed to ensure that people and businesses across the UK receive support through the Energy Price Guarantee for domestic consumers and Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses. […]
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Government unveils new powers to cut link between electricity and gas prices
The government has today unveiled new legislation to protect homes and businesses against volatile energy prices. The Energy Prices Bill, introduced in Parliament today, provides the legislative footing needed to ensure that people and businesses across the UK receive support through the Energy Price Guarantee for domestic consumers and Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses. […]
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