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‘Climate change leads to more global violence’
Half of the world’s population will live in the 40 least peaceful countries by 2050, which will be a 1.3 billion increase from 2020 levels – all due to environmental change… That’s according to a new study from the Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP), which revealed that 11 of 15 countries with the worst […]
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Don’t ignore the impact of methane on climate change, says IEA
Tackling methane emissions is just as important as carbon emissions in the battle against climate change, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said in a new report. It is calling for energy companies and governments to reduce methane emissions from fossil fuel operations, particularly oil and gas, to help mitigate near-term climate change. The report […]
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Global energy use projected to increase by 50% by 2050
Global energy consumption has been projected to increase by nearly 50% over the next 30 years, led by a growth in renewables. That’s according to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) ‘International Energy Outlook 2021’, which suggests while petroleum and other liquid fuels will remain the world’s largest energy source in 2050, renewable energy sources that […]
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Disgusted mother calls out Insulate Britain protestors blocking M25
Insulate Britain protestors blocked a major roundabout and parts of the M25 again today, despite legislation being passed recently to stop them. Reportedly 16 arrests took place on the motorway and 19 by the roundabout. The disdain towards the protestors has already been made clear by the British public in a recent survey previously reported […]
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Greenpeace loses oil case against government
Greenpeace has lost its court case, challenging the UK government’s decision to grant a permit to BP to drill the Vorlich Field, in the North Sea. Judges in Scotland’s highest civil court have ruled that the government’s decision to grant a permit was lawful. Greenpeace will seek to launch an appeal before the Supreme Court. […]
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Climate change ‘affecting mental health and spreading infectious diseases in Bangladesh’
Climate change is affecting the mental health of people and increasing the spread of infectious diseases in Bangladesh, according to the World Bank. Its new report has found a link between the shifting climatic conditions and mental health issues as well as a rise in respiratory, waterborne and mosquito-borne diseases, with the children and elderly […]
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‘Britain will face tighter electricity supplies this winter’, National Grid boss warns
Britain is set to see tighter electricity supplies in the coming winter months compared to previous years. That’s the suggestion from National Grid Chief Executive John Pettigrew who explained that the margin between electricity supply and demand will be tighter this winter, speaking at the Financial Times’ Energy Transition Strategies Summit. Mr Pettigrew said he […]
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Thames Water leaves Star Trek past behind for net zero!
A water treatment works in West Berkshire has closed its doors for Spock and the rest of the Starfleet team. Thames Water has announced it has ditched a 40-year-old, four-metre-long control unit, nicknamed the Star Trek panel for an energy efficient alternative technology. The new machine, which occupies an area the size of a sheet […]
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What does a data-driven utility company look like?
Providing insights on some of these challenges is Bontle Senne, Director of Innovation and Development, Virgin Media O2. Bontle will be sharing lessons from the Telco industry on digitisation and leadership transformation at the virtual Energy Networks Innovation Conference on Friday 15 October. Bontle says breaking with traditional approaches to digitisation and agile working is […]
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‘Relying on large-scale nuclear for base supply is a bit problematic’
Depending on large-scale nuclear to supply base supply is a bit problematic. That’s the suggestion from Marie Claire Brisbois, Lecturer in Energy Policy at the University of Sussex Business School who spoke to ELN about the challenges ahead of the Prime Minister’s new commitment for all Britain’s energy to come from renewable sources by 2035: […]
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