SUSTAINABILITY
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Scientists develop new chemicals to tackle devastating oil spills at sea
Scientists in Italy and Azerbaijan are testing new chemical treatments designed to contain oil slicks and separate oil from contaminated water.
Giant wind turbine with 252-metre rotor could mean fewer machines and cheaper offshore power
Envision’s giant 16.7MW offshore wind turbine has a 252-metre rotor and could reduce turbine numbers and generation costs.
Rescuers scramble to protect pod of 25 whales in Thames Estuary
Rescuers deploy boats, aircraft and specialist teams after around 25 pilot whales enter shallow waters in the Thames Estuary.
Costa Rica’s research moment
ACIB-FUNIN is helping Costa Rica expand its clinical research capabilities, supporting biomedical studies, innovation and evidence generation for global health.
Loch Lomond’s ‘Bonnie Banks at risk’ from major road upgrade
Campaigners say the planned A82 upgrade could damage Loch Lomond’s sensitive shoreline, woodland and valuable blue spaces.
Only 14% of companies can show supply chain safeguards are working, study finds
Only 14 per cent of companies can show their responsible sourcing programmes are reducing risks or improving outcomes.
Hackers could plunge Britain into darkness in less than two minutes, report warns
New modelling warns hackers could disrupt Britain’s battery network and trigger a nationwide blackout affecting millions of people.
Europe adds enough new wind power for 7m homes as record year beckons
Europe adds 8.8 GW of new wind power in 2026, enough to generate electricity for around seven million homes.
New global map reveals 800 businesses trying to cut plastic waste
A new database maps more than 800 organisations across 74 countries developing reuse systems to reduce global plastic waste.
Six young sea eagles released on Exmoor after 200-year absence
Six young sea eagles have returned to Exmoor after 200 years, marking a landmark conservation effort to restore the species.
Firms with political pals ‘get away with greenwashing’
Companies with strong political connections may face less scrutiny over greenwashing, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
Germany could run on full renewables by 2045, study reveals
Fraunhofer researchers say Germany could achieve reliable 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2045 using storage, hydrogen and flexible demand.
Rewilding improves wellbeing and community connection, charity report says
Heal Rewilding says its Somerset project has improved wellbeing, strengthened communities and inspired positive environmental behaviour among participants.
A new energy era: full renewable energy supply is possible
Solar, battery storage and digital technologies are converging to make reliable, round-the-clock renewable energy systems technically and economically possible.
Students unveil world’s first solar-powered ambulance
Dutch students have developed Stella Juva, a solar-powered ambulance designed to transport patients and deliver off-grid medical care.
Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi launches global science network
Professor Omar Yaghi launches a global research network connecting scientists to advance sustainability, clean energy, carbon capture and water innovation.
Volunteers collect 11m rare seeds to restore Scotland’s native forests
Volunteers have gathered over 11 million native tree seeds to support woodland restoration and help regenerate Scotland’s rare forests.
Facebook owner Meta signs Texas solar deal with Turkish renewables firm
Meta has agreed a long-term Texas solar deal with Sabanci Renewables as AI and data centres drive demand for clean energy.
Street-by-street maps to reveal where England’s poorest communities face worst environmental risks
New mapping tools identify where environmental deprivation, pollution, flooding and poor health overlap across England.
Stanley Johnson: the Government must ‘follow Ukraine back into Europe’s green network’
Stanley Johnson says Ukraine’s EEA entry highlights Britain’s absence and urges UK return to Europe’s environmental network.
Ukraine joins European environment network in major conservation step after war damage to land and wildlife
Ukraine joins Europe’s environmental monitoring network, strengthening data, conservation and recovery after widespread war-related environmental damage.
SUSTAINABILITY
Scientists develop new chemicals to tackle devastating oil spills at sea
Scientists in Italy and Azerbaijan are testing new chemical treatments designed to contain oil slicks and separate oil from contaminated...
Giant wind turbine with 252-metre rotor could mean fewer machines and cheaper offshore power
Envision’s giant 16.7MW offshore wind turbine has a 252-metre rotor and could reduce turbine numbers and generation costs.
Rescuers scramble to protect pod of 25 whales in Thames Estuary
Rescuers deploy boats, aircraft and specialist teams after around 25 pilot whales enter shallow waters in the Thames Estuary.
Costa Rica’s research moment
ACIB-FUNIN is helping Costa Rica expand its clinical research capabilities, supporting biomedical studies, innovation and evidence generation for global health.
Loch Lomond’s ‘Bonnie Banks at risk’ from major road upgrade
Campaigners say the planned A82 upgrade could damage Loch Lomond’s sensitive shoreline, woodland and valuable blue spaces.
Only 14% of companies can show supply chain safeguards are working, study finds
Only 14 per cent of companies can show their responsible sourcing programmes are reducing risks or improving outcomes.
Hackers could plunge Britain into darkness in less than two minutes, report warns
New modelling warns hackers could disrupt Britain’s battery network and trigger a nationwide blackout affecting millions of people.
Europe adds enough new wind power for 7m homes as record year beckons
Europe adds 8.8 GW of new wind power in 2026, enough to generate electricity for around seven million homes.
New global map reveals 800 businesses trying to cut plastic waste
A new database maps more than 800 organisations across 74 countries developing reuse systems to reduce global plastic waste.
Six young sea eagles released on Exmoor after 200-year absence
Six young sea eagles have returned to Exmoor after 200 years, marking a landmark conservation effort to restore the species.
Firms with political pals ‘get away with greenwashing’
Companies with strong political connections may face less scrutiny over greenwashing, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
Germany could run on full renewables by 2045, study reveals
Fraunhofer researchers say Germany could achieve reliable 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2045 using storage, hydrogen and flexible demand.
Rewilding improves wellbeing and community connection, charity report says
Heal Rewilding says its Somerset project has improved wellbeing, strengthened communities and inspired positive environmental behaviour among participants.
A new energy era: full renewable energy supply is possible
Solar, battery storage and digital technologies are converging to make reliable, round-the-clock renewable energy systems technically and economically possible.
Students unveil world’s first solar-powered ambulance
Dutch students have developed Stella Juva, a solar-powered ambulance designed to transport patients and deliver off-grid medical care.
Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi launches global science network
Professor Omar Yaghi launches a global research network connecting scientists to advance sustainability, clean energy, carbon capture and water innovation.
Volunteers collect 11m rare seeds to restore Scotland’s native forests
Volunteers have gathered over 11 million native tree seeds to support woodland restoration and help regenerate Scotland’s rare forests.
Facebook owner Meta signs Texas solar deal with Turkish renewables firm
Meta has agreed a long-term Texas solar deal with Sabanci Renewables as AI and data centres drive demand for clean...
Street-by-street maps to reveal where England’s poorest communities face worst environmental risks
New mapping tools identify where environmental deprivation, pollution, flooding and poor health overlap across England.
Stanley Johnson: the Government must ‘follow Ukraine back into Europe’s green network’
Stanley Johnson says Ukraine’s EEA entry highlights Britain’s absence and urges UK return to Europe’s environmental network.
Ukraine joins European environment network in major conservation step after war damage to land and wildlife
Ukraine joins Europe’s environmental monitoring network, strengthening data, conservation and recovery after widespread war-related environmental damage.
