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Ben Mee looks to make Premier League transfer ‘carbon-neutral’
Premier League defender Ben Mee has stated his desire to make his recent transfer to Brentford from Burnley – who were relegated from the top division last season – carbon-neutral. Mee has joined the London side on a two-year contract, following a free transfer – and has teamed up with Carbon Neutral Britain to offset […]
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Uniper warns over output of coal-fired stations as river evaporates
Energy giant Uniper has warned that it might curb output at a key coal-fired power station in Germany due to low Rhine River water levels. It was reported that the energy company struggles to get coal supplies delivered along the Rhine River as water levels of the river have fallen so low that it may […]
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EDP Renewables buys 70% stake in German-based solar developer
EDP Renewables has reached an agreement to buy a 70% stake in a solar development company based in Germany in a deal worth €250 million (£211m). Kronos Solar Projects has commissioned more than 80 projects with a capacity of 1.4GW and has a portfolio of 9.4GW of projects in different stages of development in Germany, […]
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Sir Patrick Vallance to stand down as UK Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser
Sir Patrick Vallance will be stepping down as the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) at the end of his five-year term next year. The role of the GCSA is to advise the prime minister and government on all matters related to science and technology and ensure policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific […]
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China suspends climate change cooperation with US
China is putting a stop to all cooperation with the US on climate change and high-level military. That’s according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, following Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. Eight measures will be imposed upon the US by Beijing according to the statement, as a response to her visit to the […]
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‘Hydrogen leaks could mean it’s not so green after all’
Hydrogen molecules can leak, reducing the environmental benefits of the gas by up to 80%. That’s according to non-profit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), which claims that in the quest to hit net zero, the impact that hydrogen leaking can have on the environment is being increasingly overlooked. On green hydrogen, EDF scientists stated: “Billions in […]
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‘Most Tory voters want net zero plans paused’
Almost one-in-six Tory voters want Boris Johnson’s successor to put the net zero push on hold – with more focus on the cost-of-living crisis. That’s according to a poll by YouGov, which has found that only 30% of Labour and Liberal Democrat supporters think the same move should be made. Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss […]
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UK gas price shot up by 31% in last week of July
UK gas prices that take a toll on households and businesses alike continue to rise to record highs. The latest Office for National Statistics report on economic activity and social change suggests the seven-day rolling average gas price increased by 31% in the week to 31st July. The national statistics agency notes this increase brought […]
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British Solar Renewables acquired by ICG Infra
Global alternative asset manager ICG Infra has acquired British Solar Renewables (BSR), one of the largest integrated solar developers in the UK. BSR, since its inception in 2011, has developed, built and operated nearly 1GW of solar and energy storage plants in the UK, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Following the acquisition, ICG intends to […]
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BWX Technologies to build ‘first’ advanced micro-reactor in the US
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Defence (DoD) to build what is claimed will be the first advanced nuclear micro-reactor in the country. The Project Pele full-scale transportable micro-reactor prototype is expected to be delivered in 2024 for testing at the Idaho National Laboratory. The prototype, which will […]
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