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£14.5 million boost for UK land use research to achieve net zero by 2050

Five research projects focusing on transforming land use and agricultural practices have received a total of £14.5 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and government partners.

How technology is making district heating a reality

David Mvula, Head of Commercial Strategy at ENSEK, reveals how technology is making district heating a reality.

Satellite data can help reduce carbon emissions in shipping industry

Start-up company uses satellite data to develop technology that will help reduce CO2 emissions produced by the shipping industry.

Researchers to make trees more resilient to climate change

Six research teams across the UK will receive a share of £10.5 million to help trees adapt to climate change and capture greenhouse gas emissions.

How can sustainable fuels support the future of military aircraft?

Sustainable aviation fuels are gaining prominence as viable alternatives to fossil fuel in the civil aviation sector – so what will this mean for military aircraft? James Domone, Principal Engineer, Atkins explores here.

The public sector can be at the vanguard of a net-zero built environment

Ron Cowley, CEO of the Active Building Centre, ponders how the public sector has a vital role to play in driving the move to the decarbonisation of buildings.

Funding to make EV batteries safer, cheaper and easier to recycle

Seventeen projects have been awarded £10 million to make electric vehicle batteries safer, more powerful, cheaper and easier to recycle.

What will it take to create the first net-zero city?

Nadeem Malik, Country Manager for UK & Ireland at Software AG, presents digital transformation as part of the solution for urban environments to meet sustainability goals and net-zero challenges.

Predictive analytics: Powering a local electric vehicle revolution

Geoff McGrath, Managing Director at CKDelta, discusses the role of predictive analytics in driving the transition to low-carbon and electric vehicles.

How lighting-as-a-service can transform patient care and free up £3bn in resources

Harvey Sinclair, CEO, eEnergy, discusses how adopting a lighting-as-a-service model can transform the NHS’ patient care, front line worker well-being and free up £3 billion in resources.

Energy leader discusses Government’s whitepaper ‘Powering our Net Zero Future’

Keith Bastian, a renewable energy leader, dissects the government's plans to build a low carbon future, detailed in its recent 'Powering our Net Zero Future' whitepaper.

Europeans consider climate change as the single most serious problem facing the world

A recent Eurobarometer survey has found that European citizens believe that climate change is the single most serious problem facing the world.

Why do customers still mistrust smart meters?

Keith Bastian, CEO of Fischer Future Heat and Outfox the Market, explores why some customers still mistrust smart meters and the effect this has on making the nation carbon neutral.

Net-zero by 2050: Tomorrow’s clean energy ambitions

Georgina Ainscow, Andrew Carridge & Duncan Nevett, patent attorneys at Reddie & Grose LLP, explain the net-zero by 2050 ambition & why tomorrow’s clean energy ambitions depend on innovation today.

FMCG producers: Achieving successful green transformation

Julie Neal, Director and consumer products sector specialist at management consultancy, Vendigital, explains how design-to-cost techniques and other value engineering solutions can help FMCG producers to achieve a successful green transformation.

Federal agencies reduce carbon emissions with energy savings performance contracts

Leslie Nicholls from the U.S. Department of Energy, explains how federal agencies reduce carbon emissions with energy savings performance contracts.

Spearheading energy efficiency in the UK

Here, Open Access Government Editor Jonathan Miles, examines the priorities of Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng when it comes to spearheading energy efficiency for homes, transport and electrical products.

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