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Glasto mud toilet sculpture wants a climate chat
Glastonbury Festival kicked off yesterday with performances from huge names including Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher and Kendrick Lamar – but they’re not the only ones attracting attention. A sculpture depicting a man on the toilet can be found next to four eco-friendly loos to raise awareness for the waste produced at festivals and the best […]
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Small island nations to slash marine pollution through $515m initiative
A new $515 million (£420m) initiative to help reduce marine pollution and sustainably manage hazardous chemicals in 33 small island developing states (SIDS) has been launched. The Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-chemical Development in Small Island Developing States Programme (ISLANDS) will help island developing states in the Atlantic, Caribbean, Indian and Pacific ocean regions to […]
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Price cap forecast to rise to over £3,000
The energy price cap could rise to £3,000 in the coming months. That’s according to a new analysis by Cornwall Insight which predicts that the default tariff cap will be £2,980 in October and £3,003 in January 2023. The consultancy suggests the increase is primarily led by a rise in gas prices. These have soared […]
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Romania granted EU approval for €500m forestry scheme
The European Commission has approved a €500 million (£429m) scheme in Romania aimed at supporting the growth of new forest areas. The scheme, which will be funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility until 30th June 2026, is aimed at supporting owners of agricultural land suitable for afforestation to establish new forest areas that will […]
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Ofgem orders energy supplier to immediately provide financial information on its activities
Ofgem has ordered UK Energy Incubator Hub Ltd, formerly known as Euston Energy, to “immediately provide” financial and other information related to the company’s activities. The regulator said the company, which is a domestic supplier with nearly 3,000 customers must urgently disclose this information. The supplier operates under two brands, Northumbria Energy and Neo Energy. […]
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Nearly 64% of Britons ‘worried’ about paying energy bills
Concerns are mounting up for energy bill payments as households are facing increasing financial pressure. That’s according to the latest BEIS Public Attitudes Tracker which shows 64% of people reported being either very worried (29%) or fairly worried (35%) about paying for their electricity bills. From 1 April 2022, the energy price cap was raised, […]
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Council considers continuing Gazprom contract
Portsmouth City Council is set to make a U-turn on its decision to terminate its gas contract with Gazprom before its end date. Leaders of the local authority will be asked to abandon their decision to axe the contract as the UK arm of the company does not have links with the Russian Government anymore. […]
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Fleet of helium-filled jet zero jets to be built in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire will become the home of the production line of what is described as the world’s first ‘zero-emission’ aircraft. Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), the company behind the development of the helium-filled aircraft has also announced a new agreement with the large European regional airline Air Nostrum Group to reserve ten 100-seat Airlander 10 aircraft […]
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British Steel forges partnership to support Drax BECCS project
Energy giant Drax has signed an agreement with British Steel to explore opportunities for its steel to be used to build a carbon capture project at its power station in the UK. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aims to bring together two major British industries to support the development of bioenergy with carbon […]
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British Steel forges partnership to support Drax BECCS project
Energy giant Drax has signed an agreement with British Steel to explore opportunities for its steel to be used to build a carbon capture project at its power station in the UK. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aims to bring together two major British industries to support the development of bioenergy with carbon […]
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