Microsoft scales back carbon credit purchases after building 70 million tonne stockpile Microsoft has reportedly paused new carbon dioxide removal purchases after accumulating over 70 million tonnes of credits. The […]
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Construction sites targeting 15% emissions cut through electrification and heating improvements A recent report from PCL Construction sets out practical methods for reducing carbon emissions from construction sites by up
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February 2026 endorsement creates unified disclosure framework The UK Department for Business and Trade published the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards on 25 February 2026. The move brings coherence to a
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Apple reports 30% recycled content milestone in 2025 products Apple’s 2025 Environmental Progress Report, published on 16 April, reveals that recycled content now accounts for 30% of all materials shipped
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Government support for biomass generation reaches final stretch The UK’s largest biomass subsidy scheme is winding down after years of controversy. Drax power station currently receives approximately £1 billion each
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The sudden reversal of US clean energy tax policy In July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. This legislation dismantled most of the clean
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UKGBC calls for immediate action on commercial building energy use The UK Green Building Council has published new guidance that tells commercial property owners to start with what they already
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New environmental permitting rules aim to speed clean energy projects The government has launched major changes to environmental permitting rules in England and Wales. These reforms target clean technology and
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Energy productivity reductions of 10-30% now available across heavy manufacturing Heavy industries across the UK face a familiar tension. Demand for materials continues to grow. Energy costs remain high. Meanwhile,
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Stanford research shows menu design cuts emissions by 79% A Stanford University study has found that simple menu changes can dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of restaurant meals. Researchers redesigned
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