California approves rules for converting sewage waste to drinking water 21/12/2023

California regulators on Tuesday cleared the way for widespread use of advanced filtration and treatment facilities designed to convert sewage waste into pure drinking water that can be pumped directly into systems feeding millions of household taps. ...more

Britain eyes competitive market carbon capture market from 2035 21/12/2023

The British government on Wednesday presented a plan for moving away from subsidies and into a competitive market for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) by 2035. ...more

Microsoft inks carbon removal deal with offsets startup Chestnut 21/12/2023

Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) has struck a deal with offsets startup Chestnut Carbon to acquire credits linked to the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the firms said Wednesday, as part of the tech giant's push to meet its sustainability goals. ...more

Scotland's climate 'changing faster than expected' 21/12/2023

Scotland's climate is changing faster than expected, scientists have warned. ...more

Flowers ‘giving up’ on scarce insects and evolving to self-pollinate, say scientists 21/12/2023

Flowers are “giving up on” pollinators and evolving to be less attractive to them as insect numbers decline, researchers have said. ...more

EU warns countries are off track for 2030 climate goal 20/12/2023

European Union countries are falling behind on their core climate change target and without stronger emissions-cutting policies risk missing the goal, the European Commission said on Monday. ...more

Seven European countries pledge CO2-free power systems by 2035 20/12/2023

Seven countries including Germany, the Netherlands and France pledged on Monday to eliminate CO2-emitting power plants from their electricity systems by 2035. ...more

Greenwashing cases against airlines in Europe, US 20/12/2023

Airlines around the world are facing scrutiny from advertising and consumer agencies, regulators, and courts over allegedly making misleading claims about their sustainability efforts, sometimes dubbed "greenwashing". ...more

EU countries back law to curb packaging waste 20/12/2023

European Union countries on Monday backed a new EU law to cut packaging waste, but agreed to seek exemptions for certain sectors. ...more

Wasted wind power adds £40 to household energy bills, says think tank 20/12/2023

Wasted wind power will add £40 to the average UK household's electricity bill in 2023, according to a think tank. ...more