Any plans to enshrine a net-zero carbon target into UK law will need to examine the lifecycle emissions of new infrastructure, technology and products – a move the can spur rapid growth for new low-carbon market standards. The Aldersgate Group believes that the net-zero target could bolster opportunities for UK businesses That is one of...Read More
New York is making important strides toward reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, recently agreed to a new food waste initiative with the state legislature that will recycle scraps and send wholesome food to people in need. The new law is called the Food Donation and Food Scrap Recycling...Read More
After years of hard work and dedication, a third of the global power capacity is now linked to renewable energy. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) just released new data that shows impressive growth in both wind and solar energy, which has contributed to the changes in energy sources around the globe. Locations differed in the...Read More
Innovative partnerships provide the coaching, capital and connections needed to turn bright ideas into sustainable solutions. Zero Mass Water, a US-based start-up that uses solar panels to pull drinkable water directly from the air, receives funding and coaching from a tech accelerator programme. It is currently being assisted for a project in Australia which aims to...Read More
Narrated by renowned environmentalist David Attenborough, Netflix’s latest documentary series is a stunning insight into the world of animals and an urgent plea to protect their fast disappearing habitats. The world’s vast and rich ecosystems are in peril, and by ignoring our complicity in their decline, humans are in danger too. This is the message Our Planet, a...Read More
Bank of America has issued its third commitment to sustainable finance, pledging to mobilise an additional $300bn (£230bn) in capital by 2030, with a previous commitment set to be achieved six years ahead of schedule. In 2018, Bank of America deployed more than $50bn on projects that impacted areas outlined by the SDGs. Image: Bank...Read More
A coalition of more than 20 businesses, NGOs, local authorities, policymakers and higher education establishments have forged a new joint initiative aimed at spurring the global transition to low-emission cooling. According to the UN, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cooling are currently on track to increase by 90% by 2050 Dubbed the “Cool Coalition” and...Read More
Traditional wind turbines can only capture wind travelling in one direction unless they are steered, and are notoriously inefficient in cities where wind routinely gets trapped between buildings. Fortunately, a solution capable of harnessing wind power in urban regions has been developed by Turkish cleantech startup Deveci Tech. Called Enil, the vertical axis turbines turn when...Read More
Supermarket chain Co-op has set a new, ongoing target of sourcing 100% sustainably certified soy across its supply chains, after joining global Roundtable on Responsible Soy (RTRS). Co-op’s overarching aim is 100% physically certified soy across its supply chain by 2025 Announced today (8 April), the commitment will see Co-op use RTRS’s standards to ensure...Read More
The vehicles could slash greenhouse gas emissions in half for three people on a 100 kilometer trip. An artist’s rendering of an electric vertical takeoff and landing taxi. Image: Dave Brenner/University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability via Thomson Reuters Foundation Thomson Reuters Foundation Wednesday 10 April 2019 Futuristic electric flying taxis like those...Read More
