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Environment and Energy

Global CCS Institute Releases Comprehensive Guidance on Integrating Carbon Capture with Enhanced Oil Recovery

The Global CCS Institute, an international think tank dedicated to accelerating the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, has released a detailed new guidance document and fact sheet outlining the strategic role of carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) in the broader context of climate mitigation. The new report highlights a complex but potentially […]

September 22, 2026
Environment and Energy

First Minister John Swinney Unveils £17.5 Million Investment Round to Drive Green Energy Transition and Job Creation in North East Scotland

First Minister John Swinney has officially inaugurated the 2026 funding round of the Scottish Government’s landmark Just Transition Fund, announcing a £17.5 million investment package designed to accelerate the region’s shift toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy. This latest allocation of capital is set to be distributed across a diverse portfolio of twenty-two projects, targeting both […]

September 22, 2026
Environment and Energy

More than a quarter of landlords unaware of energy exemptions

According to the findings released by the NRLA, the lack of awareness surrounding the "exemptions register" poses a substantial threat to the government’s ambitious climate goals. The research highlights a disconnect between legislative intent and the practical understanding of those responsible for implementing these changes on the ground. As the government pushes for a greener […]

September 22, 2026
Environment and Energy

Sizewell C Secures Planning Approval for Major Tunnel Production Hub in Avonmouth, Creating 400 Jobs

The development of the Sizewell C nuclear power station has reached a significant infrastructure milestone following the granting of planning permission for a specialized tunnel production facility in Avonmouth. Located approximately 10 kilometres northwest of Bristol, the new hub is set to become a cornerstone of the project’s complex engineering requirements, creating up to 400 […]

September 22, 2026
Environment and Energy

Surging UK Electricity Prices Drive Calls for Widespread Adoption of Flexible, Time-Varying Tariffs to Ease Grid Pressure

The landscape of the British energy market has undergone a radical and punishing transformation over the last decade and a half, leaving households and businesses grappling with some of the highest power costs in the industrialized world. Since 2010, electricity prices in the United Kingdom have surged by a staggering 136%, a figure that highlights […]

September 22, 2026
Environment and Energy

UK Energy Taskforce Identifies £36 Billion Saving Potential Through Localised Grid Management and Decentralised Innovation

The future of the United Kingdom’s energy landscape is standing at a critical juncture as the nation grapples with the dual challenges of decarbonising its power supply and maintaining a stable, cost-effective grid. According to the latest findings from the Energy Networks Innovation Taskforce, the financial stakes of this transition are immense. The taskforce has […]

September 22, 2026
Health and Wellness

Accelerating the Green Energy Transition: Researchers Unveil Data-Driven Framework to Discover Affordable Catalysts for Clean Hydrogen Production

In the global pursuit of a decarbonized future, hydrogen has long been hailed as a cornerstone of the clean energy transition. As a versatile energy carrier that produces only water when consumed, it offers a viable path for decarbonizing heavy industries, shipping, and long-haul transportation. However, the widespread adoption of "green hydrogen"—hydrogen produced using renewable […]

September 22, 2026
Environment and Energy

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Secure £46.3 Billion Investment Pipeline to Spearhead Global Energy Transition

The future of the North East of Scotland has been brought into sharp focus following the announcement of a staggering £46.3 billion investment pipeline destined for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire over the next decade. This massive influx of capital, unveiled in the latest comprehensive review of the region’s economic prospects, signals a definitive shift in the […]

September 22, 2026
Environment and Energy

UK and Azerbaijan Strengthen Strategic Energy Ties with Focus on Renewable Transition and Caspian Wind Potential

In a significant diplomatic move that underscores the shifting landscape of global energy priorities, high-level representatives from the United Kingdom and Azerbaijan recently convened in Baku to chart a comprehensive path for future energy collaboration. The meeting, which brought together Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and the British Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Duncan Norman, served as […]

September 21, 2026
Environment and Energy

US emissions to become unregulated, despite being the 2nd worst global polluter

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the international community and domestic environmental circles, the Trump Administration has formally announced its intention to eliminate existing limits on carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. The decision, which marks a fundamental shift in the nation’s approach to climate change and energy production, comes at […]

September 21, 2026