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COP17 concludes with countries agreeing biodiversity action is off track, but falls short on solutions
The UN’s COP17 biodiversity summit has concluded in Yerevan, Armenia, with countries agreeing that global progress towards the 2030 targets is off track and setting out a pathway to accelerate action and mobilise finance…
Read moreHealey to veto new offshore wind projects if they will not lower bills
<p>UK chancellor’s plans add to concerns government is moving away from pro-renewables agenda</p><p>John Healey has said he will veto new offshore wind projects if they will not lower bills, adding to c…
Read moreBlackfinch, UrbanChain sign supply and distribution agreement for 15MW of Welsh solar PV
The portfolio consists of the 6MW Llwyndyrus project and the 8.99MW Bryngolwg project.
Read morePublic sector an ‘afterthought’ to North Sea oil jobs, says Unison leader
<p>Andrea Egan calls for same political focus on teachers, care sector and NHS and says Jackdaw decision ‘a serious misstep’</p><p>The leader of the UK’s biggest trade union has called for the same poli…
Read more'Obscene': Oil giant profits double to $89bn
Oil giants such as BP, Shell and Equinor have raked in billions in the latest quarter, with new research finding that profits have doubled compared to the same period last year.
Read moreApply now: Entries open for the edie Awards 2027
The UK’s largest corporate sustainability awards scheme is celebrating its 20th year with a restructured programme, built around three pillars and new categories including AI, water and adaptation. Entries close on 13 Ja…
Read moreTokyo Century takes stakes in 212MW egg Power projects
The agreement sees Tokyo Century acquire 50% stakes in three of egg Power’s projects.
Read moreHealey’s budget cuts mean Britain is likely to miss green heating targets
<p>Ex-energy secretary Ed Miliband’s agenda appears undermined as money is diverted from renewables to defence</p><p>Britain is unlikely to hit its targets on green heating after the cuts announced by J…
Read moreWEBINAR ON THURSDAY: What SMEs need to know before investing in solar
Taking place on 5 November, this upcoming webinar will explore how SMEs can overcome the financial and practical barriers to onsite solar and maximise the return on their investment.
Read moreNew US data centres will emit more carbon than Mexico, research finds
New US data centres would emit 2.1 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030, more than the country of Mexico, according to new data from environmental non-profit, the Sierra Club.
Read moreLess than 1% of climate finance reaches smallholders, ministers warn
Ministers from six countries have warned that just 0.8% of climate finance reaches smallholders, calling for changes to how funding is distributed as countries struggle to meet global biodiversity targets ahead of the 20…
Read moreStructural due diligence: The overlooked foundation of the UK's solar rooftop boom
We speak to Bryan McGrory of BMG Surveys about whether the current structural standards for retrofit solar installations are ensuring that the solar boom is properly executed.
Read moreCOP31 energy push: Clean power funding lags as Presidency targets building efficiency
With the climate summit around the corner, analysis shows that less than half of fossil fuel public finance cuts is being redirected into clean energy, while the Presidency has launched a new initiative to scale electrif…
Read moreOn-demand webinar: How AI can unlock investment in climate solutions
Discover how businesses can use AI, market intelligence and expert insight to identify credible climate investment opportunities, strengthen financial business cases and turn sustainability ambitions into funded action.
Read moreWEBINAR ON 10 NOVEMBER: How to prepare for the UK SRS
This webinar, hosted in partnership with Simply Sustainable on 10 November, will explore how businesses can prepare for the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), understand their current level of readiness and …
Read moreUK Autumn Budget: Energy bill reductions a priority, but government action ‘lukewarm at best’
Healey reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieving economy-wide net zero by 2050 and said that clean power remains central to the government’s view of how to make energy cheaper.
Read moreWin a free VIP pass to edie 27: Take our sustainability snapshot survey
Sustainability professionals have the chance to win six months of access to edie’s digital Membership offering as well as a VIP pass to edie 27 in April by completing a short survey.
Read moreTurning food waste into value: The business case for better measurement
Reducing food waste is essential to business resilience, highlights The Consumer Goods Forum's director of health and sustainability, Sharon Bligh. But you can’t fix what you don’t track.
Read moreWEBINAR ON 12 NOVEMBER: Turning Scope 3 targets into funded action
Join this edie webinar, held in partnership with South Pole on 12 November, to learn more about building the business case for Scope 3.
Read moreMajor solar projects by Elements Green, Cubico granted DCOs
The 800MW Great North Road (GNR) Solar Park and the 150MW Frodsham Solar project are both nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) due to their scale.
Read morePlan for multibillion-pound Sizewell nuclear plant a ‘terrible deal’ for UK taxpayers, MPs say
<p>The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’</p><p>The government’s plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear plant at the Sizewell site in Suffolk represents a “t…
Read moreRosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders
<p>Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaigners</p><p>The giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without br…
Read moreHomes across UK to get low- or no-interest loans to fund solar panels and heat pumps
<p>Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds</p><p>Households across the UK can now cut their energy bills by hundreds of pounds a year at no upf…
Read moreUK spending on ‘fairytale’ carbon capture tech is a national embarrassment, chancellor told
<p>Chris Packham says £24bn earmarked for projects with ‘ludicrously uncertain results’ should be redirected to help lower bills and cut emissions</p><p>Campaigners are calling on the chancellor to cut …
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