Salty solution: Researchers shake things up with affordable CO2 capture

Researchers have found a new way to store carbon dioxide by creating structures made from a special salt

Bill Gates: ‘UK has all ingredients needed to be net zero’

The country can become a leader in the field, the billionaire businessman told Rishi Sunak

The Carbon Column – Hotting up with The Earthshot Prize

The Earthshot Prize happened over the weekend and in this article, I discuss some of the winning solutions

UK launches £1.5m carbon-cutting AI programme

Projects sought for funding include uses of AI that could enable a faster transition to renewable energy and decarbonise industry by improving energy productivity

Scotland announces £17.6m to fuel green heat economy

It is part of the Heat in Buildings Supply Chains Delivery Plan, which sets out the practical steps that will be taken to support the growth of the green heat industry

EU strikes green hydrogen deal with Namibia at COP27

They have committed to develop an operational roadmap for 2023-24, with concrete joint actions agreed within six months

Samsung Display targets 100% renewable power in net zero drive

The South Korean firm has joined RE100, with plans to transition all overseas production sites, including in India and Vietnam, to using renewables by the end 2022

The Carbon Column – COP27

This article addresses COP27, the most important annual gathering of nations to discuss our efforts to limit the global average temperature

EU Commission offers €3bn for innovative cleantech projects

It has launched the third call for projects under the EU Innovation Fund, covering topics including decarbonisation, innovative electrification in industry and cleantech manufacturing

Government sets sail with £60m to boost clean shipping

In 2020, UK domestic maritime vessels contributed around 5% of the nation’s domestic greenhouse gas emissions – more than trains and buses combined