George Ogleby
Shell opens first-of-its-kind hydrogen refuelling station
Shell has unveiled a new hydrogen refuelling station at one of the UK's busiest service stations, in the same week as the Government delivered multi-million-pound funding for hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.
Smart lamppost ‘revolution’ could save Europe €2.1bn a year
Switching Europe's aging streetlight network with smart lampposts could slash electricity bills by up to €2.1bn a year and deliver energy savings of between 50-70%. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.
Report: Green businesses double performance of fossil fuel peers
Clean energy investments have almost doubled the performance of fossil fuel energy stocks over the past year and a half, new figures have revealed. EURACTIV’s partner edie.net reports.
Britain ahead of EU pack in low-carbon transition
The UK's growth in renewable generation this decade has outstripped nearly all other European countries, according to new research. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.
World’s top firms failing on emissions cuts
Researchers have warned that only 30% of the world's top 250 listed companies have set strong goals to curb global warming, despite the group accounting for a third of all carbon emissions. EURACTIV's partner edie.net reports.
Packagers warn against EU waste policies eroding single market
Ahead of negotiations to finalise the revision of EU packaging waste legislation, the European packaging industry is calling for the free movement of packaged goods to be safeguarded. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.
MPs accuse UK government of having ‘no clear’ SDG implementation plan
The UK government has failed to set out a clear plan to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or encourage businesses to do likewise, according to new research from a cross-party watchdog. EURACTIV's partner edie.net reports.
Only three member states on track to meet Paris goals
Only three European countries are on course to achieve the Paris Agreement targets, according to research which ranks the UK in fifth position on its progress towards the landmark climate treaty. EURACTIV’s partner edie.net reports.
Wales continues to lead UK in recycling, announces circular economy fund
The Welsh government has unveiled a £6.5m (€7.5m) fund to help SMEs make the transformation towards a circular economy. The Principality leads the UK in recycling targets and would place 4th in the EU if it were a member state. EURACTIV’s partner edie.net reports.
Report: Brexit offers escape from over €2bn in EU waste policy costs
British businesses would lose over €2bn over the next 20 years through the EU's Circular Economy Package, according to a new report, which is calling on the UK to adopt a better waste and resource management framework post-Brexit. EURACTIV’s partner edie.net reports.
Does Brexit offer a ‘golden opportunity’ to pursue EU ETS alternatives?
As the British MPs this week waved through the bill to withdraw from the European Union, the debate surrounding the country’s future involvement in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) intensified with a lively debate in parliament. EURACTIV’s media partner Edie.net reports.
Trump aide: US withdrawal from Paris Agreement ‘could happen any day’
The US will initiate all of Donald Trump's major climate change policy changes - including highly controversial moves to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and abolish the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - in the next few months, a key aide of the president told Euractiv’s media partner edie.net.
New remanufacturing trade body launched to advise EU policy
The European Remanufacturing Council (ERC), a new industry-led body, was launched on Friday (27 January) to represent businesses currently producing £25.5bn (€29.8bn) worth of remanufactured goods that contribute to the circular economy. Euractiv's media partner edie.net reports.
Seven things to know about the G20’s low carbon progress
As a new report warns that the G20 must strengthen its commitment towards a low-carbon economy through collective climate action, EURACTIV’s partner edie.net has investigated how the world's leading economies measure up in their respective decarbonisation efforts.
EY: Renewables a ‘safe bet’ for investors amid global market volatility
Renewable energy sources continue to remain "safe bets" for investors as clean energy transactions thrived in the second quarter of 2016 amid ongoing global market volatility, according to EY's latest report on the global power and utilities sector.
World’s largest offshore wind farm receives go-ahead in UK
The world's largest offshore wind farm has yesterday (16 August) received development consent from the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Secretary Greg Clark. EURACTIV's media partner edie.net reports.
New UK government urged to adopt ‘common-sense’ farming policies
More than 80 organisations have called on new UK Prime Minister Theresa May to pursue "common-sense" food, farming and fishing policies, in the wake of the UK's decision to leave the EU. EURACTIV’s partner edie.net reports.
Brexit’s impact on fracking and carbon storage under spotlight
The UK’s Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) has launched an inquiry to explore the implications for its climate policy of leaving the European Union, amid major concerns over the uncertain futures of shale gas exploration and carbon capture and storage (CCS). EURACTIV’s partner edie.net reports.
‘An issue of life and death’: Sadiq Khan unveils bold air quality plans for London
On the 60th anniversary of the UK's Clean Air Act, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a plan to tackle toxic air, including the implementation of clean bus corridors, an extension of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and an emissions surcharge. EURACTIV's partner edie.net reports.
Courier giant ushers in ‘future of aviation’ with biofuels drive
The world's largest express transportation company, FedEx, is pioneering the use of sustainable aviation fuels through a new partnership which will see millions of gallons of biofuel produced from waste wood biomass. EURACTIV’s partner edie.net reports.
Brexit could create renewable energy ‘paradox’
The renewable energy industry faces a "huge paradox" in the event of Brexit, according to legal experts from a UK-based international law firm. EURACTIV’s partner edie.net reports.