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Sandwell cryptocurrency mine found stealing electricity
A cryptocurrency ‘mine’ inside an industrial unit in Sandwell, West Mindlands, has been found to be stealing thousands of pounds worth of electricity from the mains supply. That’s according to West Midlands Police, which uncovered the mine while executing a drugs warrant to search for a cannabis farm. When they entered the building, officers found […]
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New interconnector allows German wind and Norwegian hydro to be traded
Germany might be a thousand kilometres away from Norway but today an underwater ‘green’ cable has brought the two countries closer. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg have switched on a gigantic energy interconnector that will see the two countries exchanging renewable energy. The $2.4 billion (£1.6bn) ‘Nordlink’ project will allow […]
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Irish gales set to power ahead
Ireland is known for its stormy weather and rainfall. Now the Atlantic gales which hit its shores will be harnessed in a big way. EDF Renewables Ireland has unveiled plans to develop a 100MW wind farm to the south of Bellacorick in Mayo, Ireland. The project will accommodate 25 turbines and is forecast to provide […]
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Clergy glue to church furniture to protest over holy fossil fuel bonds
Clergy and climate activists have today glued themselves to furniture in the reception of Church House in London to protest over the alleged investments of the Church of England in ExxonMobil. Several protesters also held vigils outside cathedrals in Chester, Sailsbury, Liverpool and Bristol. They are calling for an immediate fossil fuel divestment. Rev Tim […]
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Wind blows faster in Philippines
Siemens Gamesa has secured a wind turbine supply contract for what it claims to be the Philippines’ largest wind farm. The 160MW wind project, which will be developed by renewable energy developers UPC Renewables and AC Energy, will feature 18 turbines. The Philippines has set a target of 35% for renewable energy installations by 2030. […]
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Court rules Shell must cut carbon emissions by 45% within a decade
The District Court of the Hague has ruled that Shell must cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 45% within 10 years, based on 2019 levels. In a ruling thought to be the first of its kind, a Dutch judge found the corporation’s climate plans were “intangible, undefined and non-binding” and ordered it to align with […]
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‘Delivering net zero will require massive expansion of mining’
The global mission to reach net zero will result in increased levels of mining for raw materials, with increases in demand for graphite, cobalt and lithium projected to increase by 500%. That is the verdict of experts including Professor Richard Herrington, Head of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum – in a recently published […]
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Underwater robots to check hydro turbines
GE Renewable Energy has launched new robotic technology to inspect underwater hydropower turbines. The solution, which uses remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) fitted with sensors and cameras, promises to reduce cost and outage time by 95%. The inspection method is designed to check turbines located in areas that are difficult to reach, without having to dry […]
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UN: Global nations to miss environment-related Sustainable Development Goals
Countries across the globe are on course to miss environment-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as they are still living “unsustainably”. That’s according to a new report issued by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which found some environmental areas – such as biodiversity loss and climate change – has […]
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Salmon farming sustainability up leaps and bounds
Eating farm-raised salmon can contribute to a lower carbon footprint. That is according to a new sustainability report from the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI), which represents 40% of the salmon farming sector. It has revealed that farmed salmon have a low carbon footprint, not needing many resources for diet and consumption. The carbon footprint was […]
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