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Government’s drive for the cheapest kWh fails to provide ‘best value’ to cash-strapped consumers and misses a golden opportunity to replace fossil fuels with climate-friendly hydropower, says BHA The British Hydropower Association (BHA) is today urging MPs of all parties to stop overlooking hydropower in order to provide a broader UK energy mix and a better deal for cash-strapped households....

British Hydropower Association highlights Government’s hydro policy ‘blind spots’ Government’s drive for the cheapest kWh fails to provide ‘best value’ to cash-strapped consumers and...

With a call for daring heroes and an invitation to adventure, TRAFFIC released a heartwarming animated story on pangolins and the trafficking threat that imperils them in celebration of World Pangolin Day this 17 Feb. The Astounding Secret Pangolin animation is based on the picture book of the same name by UK-based illustrator Jeanette Ward, and author and book designer Mary Hays....

New heartwarming story unlocks secrets of ‘astounding pangolins’ in beautiful children’s animation, with plea to keep them safe With a call for daring heroes and an invitation to adventure, TRAFFIC released a heartwarming...

AN ACCLAIMED renewable energy business is celebrating another award-winning and record-breaking year. Carbon Zero Renewables - part of the Carbon Zero Group based in Old Colwyn, St Asaph and Mochdre – has announced its highest ever annual accounts. The firm has also taken on new employees, including a personal assistant, videographer, sales, and finance staff, taking the team to 25, and there are plans to recruit more in the coming weeks....

Renewable energy business celebrates record numbers and team growth ahead of first solar expo AN ACCLAIMED renewable energy business is celebrating another award-winning and record-breaking year. Carbon Zero Renewables...

Much-loved by film goers and much-maligned by scientists, the Day After Tomorrow is a disaster movie that dramatised (with a lot of poetic licence) what could happen if a current in the Atlantic - the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) - suddenly stopped and tipped the world into a big freeze. At the time, the movie was largely dismissed by climate scientists, but now, as talk of the current slowing is beginning to emerge again, what could happen in reality?...

The Day After Tomorrow talk re-emerges - Is the AMOC Really Set to Collapse, Or Is It All Hype? Much-loved by film goers and much-maligned by scientists, the Day After Tomorrow is a disaster...

In a new study, an international team of academics have identified the most important questions that must be answered in order to advance the conservation and restoration of seagrass meadows in Europe. Seagrasses play a vital role in our oceans by storing carbon in the seabed, enhancing biodiversity, filtering water, and reducing coastal erosion, but despite their ecological significance, they have faced widespread decline across the continent....

Scientists point the way to advance conservation and restoration of essential marine life In a new study, an international team of academics have identified the most important questions...

Formula E has today announced the NXT Gen Cup, the world's first 100% electric junior touring car series with both male and female drivers, as a support series to help develop the next generation of young talent in key motorsport markets. The NXT Gen Cup will feature at all four European race events of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s Season 10 including Misano, Monaco, Berlin and its season finale in London....

Formula E announces nxt gen cup as support series for next generation of drivers Formula E has today announced the NXT Gen Cup, the world’s first 100% electric junior touring...

Legal and General’s recent survey of 2,000 respondents provides insights into the green evolution of funeral preferences. As the world grapples with climate concerns, the data paints a picture of the environmental consciousness shaping end-of-life decisions. Climate Conscious Choices When asked if climate concerns play a role in their choice of funeral disposition methods, 30% of respondents said they do play a role in their consideration....

Eco-Funerals Unveiled: The Green Shift in End-of-Life Choices Legal and General’s recent survey of 2,000 respondents provides insights into the green evolution of...

A LEADING waste management company is preparing customers for a landmark shift in recycling laws. From April 6 workplaces across Wales must sort and separate all waste – including paper and card, food, glass, metal, plastic, and unsold textiles - before collection, or face strict financial penalties. The new Welsh Government legislation will impact all businesses across the country, but according to ASH Waste Services, very few are even aware of the rules and the fines they’ll receive if they don’t comply....

Waste management giant preparing thousands of customers for landmark shift in recycling laws A LEADING waste management company is preparing customers for a landmark shift in recycling laws....

Energy major Shell has joined the Renewables for Subsea Power (RSP) collaborative project which is currently powering subsea equipment off the coast of Orkney through a combination of wave power and subsea energy storage. The £2million demonstrator initiative, which is currently nearing 12 months in the water, has connected the Blue X wave energy converter – built by Edinburgh company Mocean Energy – with a Halo underwater battery storage system developed by Aberdeen intelligent energy management specialists Verlume....

Shell joins Renewables for Subsea Power (RSP) project – a demonstration to power subsea equipment with wave power and subsea energy storage Energy major Shell has joined the Renewables for Subsea Power (RSP) collaborative project which is...

Singer and model Louise Redknapp has announced that she has teamed up with Dogs 4 Wildlife, a UK based Not for Profit who breed and train specialist conservation dogs to be deployed to Africa in the ongoing fight against rhino poaching and wildlife crimes. Louise, a huge dog and animal lover, hopes to shed light and raise awareness for the poaching crisis in Africa which is of the greatest importance, as poaching more than doubled last year in certain parts of Southern Africa, with one rhino being poached on average every 16 hours....

Louise Redknapp becomes Ambassador for Dogs 4 Wildlife, a Not For Profit organisation who breed and train specialist conservation dogs to save rhinos and endangered animals in Southern Africa. Singer and model Louise Redknapp has announced that she has teamed up with Dogs 4...

Camp Quirky, the UK’s original handmade vanlife festival, has been shortlisted for the ‘Greener Power’ award at the International AGF (A Greener Future) Awards 2024, which celebrates individuals and suppliers that are breaking ground in event sustainability. The festival has been recognised for its world-first approach to maximising its energy efficiency and adopting a power source that has the lowest impact on the environment....

Camp Quirky festival a finalist in International AGF (A Greener Future) Awards for using world-first approach to power event. Camp Quirky, the UK’s original handmade vanlife festival, has been shortlisted for the ‘Greener Power’...

A GLOBALLY RENOWNED scaffolding company opened a new US base and secured contracts on the country’s first two offshore windfarm sub-stations. BGB Renewables and BGB New Energy Taiwan – part of the larger BGB Scaffolding Group based in Chester and Port of Mostyn, Flintshire – added Providence in Rhode Island and Taichung City in Taiwan to its growing list of international sites....

Scaffolding company opens new US and Asia bases following significant growth and investment A GLOBALLY RENOWNED scaffolding company opened a new US base and secured contracts on the...

As the New Year starts, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) touring exhibition, Time is Running Out, at Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, Wrexham. The exhibition is an educational experience, ideal for families, young people and those wanting to learn more about engineering. The recently launched exhibition runs until 8th March 2024 and is created around six questions looking at encouraging minds, both young and old, to consider the future of infrastructure and the role of civil engineers in helping society respond to the challenges of climate change....

Time is Running Out, help to engineer a net zero world in 2024 As the New Year starts, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Institution of Civil...

A consortia using drone technology to revolutionise how landowners, environmentalists and conservationists manage the UK’s vast peatland carbon sink resources has today unveiled its programme to deliver the UK’s first carbon negative aviation project. Project “Drone RePeat” was recently awarded £500,000 from Natural England’s Paludiculture Exploration Fund to increase awareness of Paludiculture and carbon sink management through greater use of emerging technologies and new agronomy methods....

SEAD Artists consortia unveils programme intended to achieve UK’s first carbon negative flights A consortia using drone technology to revolutionise how landowners, environmentalists and conservationists manage the UK’s...

In the era of heightened environmental awareness, responsible disposal of scrap metal has become a priority. The environmental impact of metal waste can be significant if not handled properly. In this article, we explore the importance of environmentally friendly scrap metal disposal and why choosing sustainable solutions, including a reliable Scrap Metal Collection Service, is crucial for a greener and more sustainable future....

Environmentally Friendly Scrap Metal Disposal: Choose Sustainable Solutions In the era of heightened environmental awareness, responsible disposal of scrap metal has become a...

Written by Armin Anders, EnOcean In recent years, wireless technologies have established themselves as the preferred solution in both building automation and smart homes. These technologies offer more flexibility during planning and save on the cost and hassle of extensive wiring during installation. Furthermore, battery-free wireless solutions eliminate the need for ongoing maintenance, reducing operating costs. In an intelligent building, sensors act as the nervous system capturing various data such as temperature, humidity, presence, or CO2 to intelligently control actuators....

Wireless technology – the key to smart buildings Written by Armin Anders, EnOcean In recent years, wireless technologies have established themselves as the...

Ash dieback will continue to be a feature of our landscape, therefore it is important that all owners of affected trees are aware of their legal responsibilities. If you own a tree, it is your responsibility. Carmarthenshire County Council, in its efforts to manage the impacts of the disease, is focusing on the trees which pose a risk to people and property....

Ash Dieback - If you own a tree, it is your responsibility Ash dieback will continue to be a feature of our landscape, therefore it is important...

There has never been a more pressing need to husband the world’s resources and reduce global energy consumption. Developments in building automation are a promising way forward; in particular, using self-powered devices that harvest energy from the environment and manual operation. The need is pressing. Most of the world’s offices are underused, thereby overusing power and materials just when these resources are becoming scarcer and more costly....

(Energy) harvest for the world There has never been a more pressing need to husband the world’s resources and reduce...

In recent years, solar PV inverters have seen a considerable uptick among domestic and commercial electricity users, offering a convenient way of supplementing electricity from the grid. As well as reducing energy bills, they are also a highly sustainable solution. Indeed, it is estimated that installing solar inverters in every house in the UK would provide up to 60 percent of total electricity consumption....

Relay innovation enhances solar PV inverter performance In recent years, solar PV inverters have seen a considerable uptick among domestic and commercial...

The importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions – typically carbon-containing gases, most notably CO2 - to prevent excessive global temperature rise is well understood. Our major energy sources, for generations now, have been fossil-based and therefore laden with carbon-based compounds that combine with oxygen when burned to create those dangerous greenhouse gases. They also emit other toxins as well as particulates that are damaging to health....

Accumulating small energy savings is having a large total effect on carbon reduction The importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions – typically carbon-containing gases, most notably CO2 –...

With the new energy price cap rate coming into force today, going up by 5% to £1,928, energy supplier So Energy has renewed calls for urgent reform of the retail market. On the day the new price cap rate was announced back in November, So Energy launched their new fixed tariff, So Lily, that is cheaper than the new price cap rate – allowing people to have certainty over their bills whilst spending less....

So Energy comments as new energy price cap comes into force today, increasing prices by 5% With the new energy price cap rate coming into force today, going up by 5%...

As we step into the year 2024, the need for environmental mindfulness has never been more urgent. Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss, and it's high time we take action to safeguard the only home we have. Fortunately, a growing awareness of the environment and an increasing desire to adopt eco-conscious lifestyles are paving the way for a more sustainable future....

Embracing Eco-Conscious Living in 2024: A Mindful Approach to Saving Our Planet As we step into the year 2024, the need for environmental mindfulness has never been...

Scottish clean energy developer Intelligent Land Investments (ILI) Group has announced the successful sale of their 50MW Battery Storage project Balnacraig, Alness, Highlands to EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector. The Balnacraig project, located near Alness, Highlands, will contribute with approximately 50 MW of capacity to the region’s power grid and hold enough energy to power every home in the Highlands for 2 hours....

EDP Renewables acquires a 50 MW Battery Storage project from ILI Group Scottish clean energy developer Intelligent Land Investments (ILI) Group has announced the successful sale of...

The Chairman and CEO of leading critical minerals investment company, TechMet, has warned the COP28 climate conference that the world is facing a “structural cliff of under supply” for lithium, nickel, cobalt and the critical metals required for the clean energy transition. TechMet founder Brian Menell’s comments came at the UN Climate Conference COP28 being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates....

TechMet warns COP28 that the world is facing “structural cliff of undersupply” of critical metals for the clean energy transition The Chairman and CEO of leading critical minerals investment company, TechMet, has warned the COP28 climate...

An EV charging hub has reached its first anniversary by providing thousands of green miles for motorists. Themes of this week’s Wales Climate week include looking at greener transport infrastructure which Rhyl’s West Kinmel car park EV hub is helping support the p***c with. Funded by the Welsh Government, the 36 vehicle capacity hub provides a mix of ‘fast’ 7kwh chargers for local users who have no access to off street parking and ‘rapid’ 50kw chargers for a quick charge top up and also to help local taxi drivers on the uptake of electric vehicles by minimising disruption to operational work time....

North Wales EV hub charges world travelling mileage An EV charging hub has reached its first anniversary by providing thousands of green miles...

Leading global organisations – ACCA, IOSCO, IFAC and ISSB – call for action to meet market demands for climate-related reporting disclosures at COP28 At COP28, four leading global bodies have called for concerted action to ensure sustainability reporting can help provide better information for those driving climate action across the business world. They underlined the potential and importance of a global approach to sustainability reporting standards in enabling decision-making and in channelling more equitable investment....

COP 28: Sustainability disclosures are pivotal in driving climate action Leading global organisations – ACCA, IOSCO, IFAC and ISSB – call for action to meet...

SOGO mobility is marking the start of COP28 with discounts on a number of electric vehicles it has available on a flexible lease. 15% discounts are available on four of its most popular EVs to coincide with the global summit, which begins in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday (30) November. The deal includes discounts on monthly leases on the following vehicles, based on 1500 miles per month.*...

SOGO marks COP28 with discount deals on a range of EVs. SOGO mobility is marking the start of COP28 with discounts on a number of electric...

Denbighshire County Council will be joining partners at events to raise awareness for tackling climate change. In support of the Welsh Government’s Wales Climate Week campaign, two events will be held in Denbighshire and Flintshire to highlight work at a local level to support the environment and nature. Denbighshire County Council’s Climate Change team will be joined by Flintshire County Council’s Climate team staff from The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB and representatives from Biogen at the Market Hall Ruthin on Thursday December 7 from 10am to 2.30pm…...

Collaboration to share climate change work during national campaign Denbighshire County Council will be joining partners at events to raise awareness for tackling climate...

Scots firm hopes to ride wave of Gulf interest in ocean energy Scots ocean energy pioneer Mocean Energy is heading to COP 28 this week as part of a delegation of 19 leading companies seeking to showcase Scotland’s ambition and expertise in net zero. Company co-founder and Managing Director Cameron McNatt will take part in an intensive programme of events in the United Arab Emirates where he and other business leaders from Scotland will meet potential investors and business collaborators....

Mocean Energy heads to COP 28 Scots firm hopes to ride wave of Gulf interest in ocean energy Scots ocean energy...

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will urge global leaders at COP28 to urgently focus far more attention and funding to the hundreds of millions of small-scale farmers who feed much of the world and are key to global food security and stability. They increasingly struggle to adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change and to produce the nutritious food we all need....

Small-scale farmers must not be forgotten if we want to feed the world and safeguard the planet - IFAD at COP 28 The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will urge global leaders at COP28 to urgently...