Greenpeace says Shell lawsuit has ‘backfired’ as raises over $1m to fight case
Greenpeace claims that Shell’s lawsuit against it has “backfired” as it has raised over $1million from supporters to fight the case.
B&Q commits to selling peat-free plants by 2026
B&Q says that all the plants it sells by 2026 will be completely peat-free.
Anglian Water convicted in Environment Agency case
The case was brought by the Environment Agency against Anglian Water Services as part of a wider criminal investigation involving all 10 water companies into potential non-compliance with environmental permit conditions at over 2,000 sewage treatment works.
UK imports record number of bricks leading to rising carbon costs
The UK is importing a record number of bricks and the carbon cost of bricks is increasing due to Brexit, according to a report.
Rolls-Royce inks £multimillion deal to trial mini nuclear reactors
Rolls-Royce has signed a £15m deal with Sheffield University for a trial on the manufacturing and testing of small modular reactors (SMRs).
China’s BYD unveils new electric bus for London TfL contract
Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled its latest electric bus, as it closes in on a deal to build a fleet of all-electric buses for TfL.
Primark and H&M collaborate on circular fashion initiative
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which campaigns for a more circular economy, is working with Primark and H&M to lead the Fashion Remodel project.
Economic loss due to climate crisis six times worse than thought
The latest climate data shows that a 1°C increase in global temperature will lead to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product (GDP).
Virgin Media 02 and Hubbub reveal winners of £500,000 e-waste fund
Virgin Media 02 and Hubbub’s £500,000 Time After Time fund was set up in 2022 in response to the nation’s growing e-waste problem.