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Getting on with it: What’s holding back CCS?
A recent panel discussion in Glasgow brought together representives from some of the firms helping to build a carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry in the UK.1 The sector is making progress with...
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New study confirms PFAS are absorbed through human skin
A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human skin. The research, published in Environment International...
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Passage of the Circular Economy Bill “could be a turning point for Scotland”
Image credit: David Ridley / Shutterstock.com. The Scottish Circular Economy Bill was passed unanimously on 26 June, following a final debate and vote the previous evening. It was welcomed by...
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Finer particles emerge from the shadows
Black carbon (BC) – comprising airborne soot-like carbon particles – is gaining prominence on the radar of those concerned with air quality. Envirotec spoke to Acoem about the measurement challenges...
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Landmark sewage ruling means water companies could face legal challenges over...
A landmark Supreme Court judgment on 2 July could open up new legal avenues for water companies to be sued for sewage dumping incidents. The ruling, described as a “sensational victory” by...
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Google’s emissions soar 48% over 5 years due to AI
Image credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com. Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have soared 48 per cent over the past five years with its artificial intelligence (AI) products relying on energy-intensive...
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Britain wakes up to a new government
Image credit: Nigel J. Harris / Shutterstock.com. Labour’s landslide win appeared to set the stage for a more decisive push towards net zero and other environmental goals. Some had reservations too,...
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UK AD pioneer to collaborate with Japanese construction giant
Sandra Sassow, CEO of SEaB Energy. SEaB Energy and others enter commercial discussions with Shimizu following UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme reverse pitch SEaB Energy, the developer of a pioneering...
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Labour lifts block on onshore wind projects in England
Wind power in Wales. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced on 8 July that the Government will reform the National Planning Policy Framework before the end of the month to end the de facto ban on...
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New toolkit and grants aim to help tackle litter across the UK
The environmental charity Hubbub has launched Neatstreets.org.uk a new website to help local authorities and other organisations combat litter using a range of tried and tested ideas. Artwork for...
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UK power imports hit new record, says Nuclear Industry Association
Tricastin nuclear power station in Pierrelatte, southeastern France (image credit: Pack-shot / Shutterstock.com). The UK is on track to import a record amount of electricity in 2024, smashing the...
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AD and Biogas Industry Awards 2024 winners
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has announced the winners of this year’s AD and Biogas Industry Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements and innovations in the global...
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CIWM white paper calls for reform to UK battery recycling
The Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) has called for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for batteries (and products containing batteries) and a targeted deposit return scheme (DRS)....
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Office for the Internal Market launches study of regulatory restrictions on...
The review hopes to build a better picture of how UK businesses are adapting to restrictions on single-use plastic, by embedding circular principles into their manufacturing, for example. The Office...
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Poorly ventilated household activity may exceed health guidelines for air...
Using gas hobs and ovens without adequate ventilation causes high levels of NO2 and PM around the home, according to a new study. A paper published in Heliyon reported the findings, from researchers...
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Contrails study adds to aviation climate-impact fears
Image credit: Mark Robinson, CC BY-NC 2.0 license. Modern commercial aircraft flying at high altitudes create longer-lived planet-warming contrails than older aircraft, according to a new study by...
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Drax is UK’s largest single source of CO2 emissions
New analysis from energy think tank Ember shows that the wood-burning Drax power station is the UK’s largest source of CO2 emissions at 12.1 million tonnes in 2022. This is significantly greater than...
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£46 million will support use of digital twins to decarbonize UK transport
A new research hub – the TransiT Hub – led by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Glasgow, plans to use digital twins to determine how transport systems, from road and rail to air and...
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Unregulated fracking poses water risks in India, warns study
Aerial view of a hydraulic fracturing site. India’s plans to scale up fracking operations without robust regulations could spell disaster for the country’s finely balanced water security, according to...
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Anglo-Scottish electricity superhighway receives £3.4 billion
EGL2 will connect Peterhead (pictured) with Drax in North Yorkshire. Around 430km of the cable will be under the North Sea. A £3.4 billion funding package has been awarded to build a proposed new...
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