The UK Shuts Down its Last Coal-fired Power Station
Ratcliffe-on-Soar, the UK's last coal-fired power station, is shutting down, signalling the UK's shift to decarbonisation and clean energy.
The UK Shuts Down its Last Coal-fired Power Station
We’re producing, transporting and consuming more than ever before. How do we need to change our habits to protect our futures?
China Invests in Energy Transition and Reduces Coal
China Invests in Energy Transition and Reduces Coal
China's renewable energy revolution: fewer new coal projects and a surge in solar and wind power signify a commitment to a cleaner future.
Unilever Uses Unwanted Flowers for Fragrance
Unilever Uses Unwanted Flowers for Fragrance
Unwanted flowers used by Unilever for fragrance. Collaboration with researchers and suppliers creates sustainable, cost-effective ingredients.
How To Reduce Cement Emissions
How To Reduce Cement Emissions
Three technologies could deliver huge reductions in emissions from cement manufacturing by 2030. Cement creates 8% of all emissions.
Will US Climate Act Encourage Other Countries?
Will US Climate Act Encourage Other Countries?
Claiming to be the ‘biggest step forward on climate ever,’ President Biden’s mundane-sounding Inflation Reduction Act may provide a shot of adrenaline to global governments to stimulate their own climate change plans.The Act provides an unprecedented $369 billion...
Transparency Becoming Fashionable, Slowly
Transparency Becoming Fashionable, Slowly
The largest companies in the fashion business are getting (a bit) better at disclosing information about their human rights and environmental policies, practices and impacts a new study has found. But they’re still in F-grade territory with an average performance...
How To Dispose Of Our Takeaway Cup Problem?
How To Dispose Of Our Takeaway Cup Problem?
Pick up takeaway cappuccino. Drink it on the way to the office. Throw away the cup in the recycling bin. Easy, right? Actually most coffee cups can’t be recycled through public recycling bins and you could actually be responsible for all the rubbish in that bin -...
New Climate Impact Disclosure Rules for US Companies
New Climate Impact Disclosure Rules for US Companies
The age of greenwashing has moved one step closer to its end. The Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates listed businesses in the USA, has proposed rule changes that would require much greater transparency from its members - the largest companies in...
New Shiny Packaging Technology Reduces Waste And Cost
New Shiny Packaging Technology Reduces Waste And Cost
You’re browsing the shelves for a present for that special someone. You are drawn to an expensive looking candle. It smells great. It’s got a rich, dark blue label, with shiny, embossed gold writing and tasteful gold shapes printed all over it. Just the job.Now if...
Designed To Be Better
Designed To Be Better
How is sustainability being carried through into the fashion design process? In partnership with Conscious Fashion + Lifestyle NetworkBy the time you actually wear your new floaty boho dress or the latest streamlined pair of ergonomically-designed running shoes,...
Fashion’s Radical Overhaul
Fashion’s Radical Overhaul
How Is Fashion Changing Behind The Scenes? In partnership with Conscious Fashion + Lifestyle NetworkThe fashion industry is a vast interconnected system worth trillions of dollars which employs millions of people, many of them women and girls. But 18 months into...
Climate Targets Endangered by Oil & Gas Sector
Climate Targets Endangered by Oil & Gas Sector
The target to limit global heating to 1.5°C by 2050, accepted by all major countries in the Paris Agreement, could be missed because of the carbon impact of just 100 companies in the oil and gas sector.A new comprehensive study from the World Benchmarking Alliance...
SPOTLIGHT: Global COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out
SPOTLIGHT: Global COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out
While the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine has been fast and widespread in many rich countries, it is still very low in the world’s poorest nations.More than 3 billion doses of the various vaccines have been administered across the globe, but only 0.9 per cent of...
