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South Downs National Park launches green investment scheme to boost biodiversity
Biodiversity credits offered by British national park developed to bring investment and help facilitate campaign to create new land for habitats to form.
Octopus Energy launches ‘buy now pay later’ for solar panels
Octopus solar scheme will allow UK households to spread the cost of installing photovoltaic panels to encourage take-up.
Politicians urged to show ambition on green agenda in UK election
As the UK witnesses the impacts of climate change, energy insecurity and environmental damage, campaigners warned green issues consistently rank among British people’s...
Scientists say they can make zero-emission cement
Demand for concrete — already the most widely used construction material on Earth — is soaring, but the notoriously polluting industry has struggled...
South Africa may complain to WTO against EU carbon border tax
Trade Minister Ebrahim Patel protests against 'protectionist' EU carbon border tax which is set to be introduced from 2026.
Using carbon capture for energy-from-waste: ‘Low-hanging fruit’ for the UK?
The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies has published a paper examining the business case for using carbon capture and storage to reduce emissions...
Explainer: What New Caledonia riots mean for the nickel industry
A wave of civil unrest in New Caledonia has halted mining operations and supported a rally in prices for the metal.
Anglo American rejects £29.34 per share proposal from BHP
Anglo rejects BHP's third offer in a month as world's largest mining group continues takeover plans.
Rare English rainforest to become protected nature reserve
The Borrowdale Valley in Cumbria was declared a national nature reserve by Natural England and the National Trust on Wednesday.
Stellantis CEO: ‘very tough’ battle ahead against Chinese rivals
Stellantis CEO anticipates a major battle with Chinese rivals in the European market for EVs and significant social consequences as a result
