Research by Ecosystem Marketplace, a nonprofit focused on the carbon market, reveals the carbon offsets market was down 61% from $1.9bn (£1.5bn) in 2022 to $723m in 2023.
Climate change may force relocation of buildings and roads, scientists warn
A £6m research project in Cornwall is leveraging “cutting edge modelling” to predict how dunes will retreat and the impact it will have on the landscape.
Greenpeace slams oil bosses’ ‘scaremongering’ as it backs new anti-fossil fuel report
The report says that energy firms do not need to develop new oil, gas and coal projects to meet energy demand forecasts until 2050, and governments should stop issuing new oil, gas and coal licences.
Labour pledges to kickstart clean energy projects ‘within months’ if elected
Labour’s plan for a publicly owned, Scottish-based national energy company is central to its offer to voters ahead of the July 4 election.
Packaging giant DS Smith hits key sustainability target ahead of schedule
UK packaging firm DS Smith replaced 1.2 billion pieces of plastic 16 months in advance of its 2025 target.
Ride-hailing app Freenow latest firm to get SBTi validation
Freenow, which allows passengers to book a cab via its smartphone app, says it is now committed to focusing entirely on reducing GHG emissions first.
New Look sponsors seaweed cultivation in new green tie-up
New Look employees will be given the chance to sponsor seaweed cultivation after the fashion retailer struck a green deal with startup Carbon Kapture.
Cadbury owner removes over 1,000 tonnes of virgin plastic in 2023
Cadbury owner Mondelez says it removed over 1000 tonnes of virgin plastic last year.
Chelsea swap football boots for wellies in local regeneration initiative
Chelsea men’s football stars Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell traded in their football boots for wellington boots on a local regeneration initiative.
Opinion: Climate change, misinformation and the UK election
ACT Climate Labs Harriet Kingaby looks at why it’s important for communicators to help combat misinformation during the upcoming election.
Colourful plastic becomes microplastics ‘pretty quickly’
The study shows that colourants used to make plastic products can significantly affect the rate at which it breaks down into microplastic.
IEA urges action to combat SUV emission levels
The International Energy Agency (IEA), the global energy watchdog, has analysed the surge in SUV sales and what it means for the environment.
DS Smith says it is ‘not enough to have a few windmills in the sea’ for green economy
The CEO of DS Smith has called on more changes to be made to the UK packaging market or else it was in danger of falling behind other countries.
Edinburgh International Book Festival axes Baillie Gifford sponsorship over fossil fuel links
Baillie Gifford, which is based in Edinburgh, has sponsored the event for 20 years but said it activist campaigners had put “intolerable pressure” on authors and the festival community.
Carbon offsets market plunges over 60% amid environmental concerns
Research by Ecosystem Marketplace, a nonprofit focused on the carbon market, reveals the carbon offsets market was down 61% from $1.9bn (£1.5bn) in 2022 to $723m in 2023.
Climate change may force relocation of buildings and roads, scientists warn
A £6m research project in Cornwall is leveraging “cutting edge modelling” to predict how dunes will retreat and the impact it will have on the landscape.
Greenpeace slams oil bosses’ ‘scaremongering’ as it backs new anti-fossil fuel report
The report says that energy firms do not need to develop new oil, gas and coal projects to meet energy demand forecasts until 2050, and governments should stop issuing new oil, gas and coal licences.
Labour pledges to kickstart clean energy projects ‘within months’ if elected
Labour’s plan for a publicly owned, Scottish-based national energy company is central to its offer to voters ahead of the July 4 election.
Packaging giant DS Smith hits key sustainability target ahead of schedule
UK packaging firm DS Smith replaced 1.2 billion pieces of plastic 16 months in advance of its 2025 target.
Ride-hailing app Freenow latest firm to get SBTi validation
Freenow, which allows passengers to book a cab via its smartphone app, says it is now committed to focusing entirely on reducing GHG emissions first.
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Opinion: Climate change, misinformation and the UK election
ACT Climate Labs Harriet Kingaby looks at why it’s important for communicators to help combat misinformation during the upcoming election.
Opinion: How to spot climate misinformation – and what can we do about it?
Kathryn Bonner from ACT Climate Labs explains climate misinformation, why it’s such a serious issue and what we can do about it.
Opinion: Why new gas plants are just the latest in a ‘disappointing trend’
Naked Energy CEO Christophe Williams explains why the UK needs to “pull out all the stops” and focus on investing in renewables – not building new gas plants.
Good COP, bad COP: 5 lessons for brands looking to lead the way on climate change
Kantar’s global head of sustainable transformation, Karine Trinquetel, sets out five key lessons for brands looking to lead the way on climate change.