Low and zero carbon homes threatened by Government policies, says report
The Government’s ability to meet EU targets for delivering low carbon homes following the Paris international climate change agreement has been challenged by a...
“Ground-breaking” trial paves way for more transparency and traceability in the marine fuels supply...
The first pilot of BunkerTrace, a system that combines synthetic DNA tracers and blockchain to manage risk for marine fuels by creating a transparent...
Comment: Clean Air Strategy must consider benzene
In May, the UK Government announced a full consultation on its Clean Air Strategy, a document outlining proposed actions to reduce national air pollution....
Budget-friendly package for local authorities
With local councils in England being encouraged to apply for a share of a £7 million grant scheme with a brief to 'reduce the impact of air pollution on public health', the big question still remains: how can local authorities mitigate air pollution without carrying out hyperlocal monitoring to understand where the problem areas are and identify the pollution sources?
Primetime TV demo for wood-burning stove maker will showcase how particulate emissions could be...
The founder of Nottingham based Firemizer, which produces what's described as a unique fuel saving device, will appear on Dragons’ Den on 27 January.
Brian...
Is carbon offsetting enough?
How carbon offsetting compares to carbon reduction
The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Committee on Climate Change (IPCC), published in August 2021, painted a...
Biogas-powered data centre testbed
MICROSOFT and the University of Wyoming (UW) have opened a 'green' data centre, powered by the biogas generated from a nearby wastewater treatment plant,...
Steel firm cleans up with a right good scrubbing
SCRUBBER technology has helped Tata Steel achieve a 40% reduction in atmospheric emissions from a limestone kiln in Cumbria.
The company operates four Maerz kilns...
Smart, affordable monitor
Instrument firm Oizom has launched an industrial-grade, single-parameter air quality monitor - AQBot - capable of measuring a range of gases in addition to particulate matter.
The UK’s smelliest places to live?
In search of a definitive ranking, the home fragrance experts at packaging firm Lifestyle Packaging recently asked every council in the UK (335 in total) how many nuisance smell complaints they received from local residents between 2015-2019.
UN: Pandemic causes dip in building emissions, but long-term outlook bleak
The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic caused CO2 emissions from buildings and construction to fall significantly in 2020, but a lack of real...
Sponsored content: Transportable VOC emissions analyser submitted for QAL1 certification
By James Clements, Managing Director, Signal Group
As a British developer and manufacturer of gas analysers, Signal Group follows the emergence of international Standards very...
Solar tech sniffs out chemical agents
In a colourful solution to a dangerous problem, Australian scientists are adapting a component from cutting-edge solar cells to design a rapid, light-based detection system for deadly toxins
Gasmet – Measure on the move
Gasmet Technologies Oy of Finland has launched a portable FTIR gas analyser that enables the field measurement of “literally thousands” of gases.
The DX4040 is...
Earth observation images reveal extent of ferocious forest fires in Siberia
Stunning satellite images depict the recent gigantic infernos that devastated one of the coldest areas on the planet. Last month fires burning across Siberia...
New flue solution for VOCs
A green technology for eliminating odorous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and their by-products has been developed by a group from the Korea Institute of...
Riyadh monitoring contract
RICARDO-AEA has been awarded a three-year contract to provide city-wide air quality monitoring and data analysis for Saudi Arabia’s capital city, Riyadh – the...
Government not sufficiently grappling with skills gap in relation to net zero
Inconsistent Government policy on green jobs and a knowledge-gap in necessary skills are resulting in missed opportunities, the Environmental Audit Committee warns
In its...
Recovering forests regain a quarter of carbon lost from deforestation
Tropical forests are vital ecosystems in the fight against climate change. Yet vast areas of forest are still degraded or lost through deforestation and...
Partners unite to hit zero target
AN international project is aiming to develop new ways to eliminate waste and reduce the environmental impact of industry.
ZeroWIN (Towards Zero Waste in Industrial...
