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EV kills one and severely injures nine
An all-electric BMW car caused a fatal crash and serious injuries involving four vehicles on a German highway. In a report published on 16th August, a few hours after the accident, the police said the accident occurred on Monday afternoon and started when a fully electric BMW iX car went “for a previously unexplained reason” […]
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UK looking at more energy bill support as inflation hits new 40-year high
The government has already started working on potential measures that could be implemented to help people with rising energy bills and the cost of living. In an interview with Sky News, Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi said: “We are really focused on what more do we need to do for January, we will prepare all the options […]
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Taskforce set to deliver NI energy bill discount
The government has launched a taskforce to deliver a scheme equivalent to the £400 Energy Bill Support Scheme to Northern Ireland (NI). Members of the taskforce will be officials from UK and NI and will look at ways to get payments to households “as quickly as possible”. Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi said: “We need to keep […]
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New AI tech could help detect leaks in underground carbon storage
Innovative machine learning techniques could help detect leaks during underground carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration, helping reduce their environmental and economic impacts. Academics from various universities have formed an international research partnership to implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to detect the leaks in pipelines and well string. They will also employ a novel “digital […]
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Activists plug golf holes with cement in climate change protest
French activists have filled golf course holes with cement in a protest against climate change. Protestors from the Toulouse branch of Extinction Rebellion said: “While we are going through an episode of extreme drought, the watering of the golf courses is authorised by derogation due to the cost of maintaining these luxurious grounds. “Besides that, […]
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Climate change first reported 110 years ago!
Everyone is looking to take action on climate change now, as extreme weather becomes far more common – but what if the world had taken heed of advice 110 years ago? On 14th August 1912, a newspaper from New Zealand published an article titled “coal consumption affecting climate” – and has become a regularly shared […]
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Hubbub and OVO launch search for Glasgow street for energy efficiency trial
Environmental charity Hubbub and OVO Energy Solutions have joined forces to help residents in Glasgow boost the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce bills. They have launched a search for a street in the Scottish city “with a strong sense of community and a willingness to make changes” to their homes, with the trial […]
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Council to splash £362k to pigeon-proof solar panels
A council will reportedly spend more than £362,000 to protect solar panels across its area. Nottingham City Council had previously sought permission to spend this sum on anti-pigeon meshes after receiving complaints from residents that birds are nesting under the panels, causing leaking roofs. Most of these solar panels were installed in homes of low income […]
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Leaked Business Secretary’s comment: Importing wood pellets “doesn’t make any sense”
Importing wood to burn for power in the UK is not sustainable and “does not make any sense”, the Business Secretary reportedly said during a private meeting of MPs. Wood pellets are used at Drax power station to generate electricity. In a recording of the meeting obtained by the Guardian, Kwasi Kwarteng allegedly acknowledged that […]
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UK delays again the decision for Cumbria coal mine
The UK has pushed back the decision to approve or dismiss the planning application for the Cumbria coal mine. The decision will now be made “on or before 8th November”. West Cumbria Mining‘s plan for coking coal pit near Whitehaven was initially approved by the county council in 2020 but the decision was later withdrawn. […]
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