'Biohuts' at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi 17/1/2024

AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air and logistics solutions, and Ecocean, an innovative company serving aquatic biodiversity, have signed a scientific cooperation framework agreement that will see the installation of 48 Biohuts in Khalifa Port. ...more

Energy from data centres could heat UK swimming pools after green investment 17/1/2024

Up to 150 public swimming pools in the UK could be offered an innovative way to cut their energy bills by recycling heat from computer data processing centres after a £200m investment by Octopus Energy into a green tech firm. ...more

Indoor solar power: These cells can harvest energy from any light source for battery-free devices 17/1/2024

Can solar cells work indoors? This tech turns any light into power eliminating need for batteries. ...more

Cigarette recycling: Slovakia is transforming filters into asphalt for roads 17/1/2024

Only an estimated third of the cigarette butts from the 18 billion cigarettes smoked worldwide every day end up in a rubbish or recycling bin. ...more

France implements compulsory composting. Here’s how it will help slash emissions 17/1/2024

The new 'compost obligatoire' rules came into force on 1 January 2024. Here's what they entail. ...more

UAE: Ban on single-use plastic bags takes effect in Ajman 16/1/2024

Single-use plastic bags have been banned from all shops in Ajman, the emirate’s municipality announced on its social media channels on Saturday. ...more

John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy 16/1/2024

US climate envoy John Kerry will soon step down from his role to work on President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, officials have told US media. ...more

Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023 16/1/2024

Potholes caused misery in 2023 on a scale not seen in years, but scientists hope technology like self-healing roads will help rid us of them for good. ...more

Children living near green spaces ‘have stronger bones’ 16/1/2024

Children with more green space near their homes have significantly stronger bones, a study has found, potentially leading to lifelong health benefits. ...more

UK government sets out plans for ‘biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years’ 16/1/2024

The government has set out plans for what it claims will be Britain’s biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years, despite concerns about faltering nuclear output and project delays. ...more