The truck maker Volvo is developing electric lorries that can travel 600 miles on a single charge in what would be a major step towards cutting carbon emissions in the freight industry.
Category Archives: Environmental News
Hydrogen to play key role in decarbonisation
Hydrogen is set to play a key role in the utilities sector as the world starts to actively pursue decarbonisation strategies. The path to net-zero has picked up momentum recently, since targets have been set by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Japan, South Korea, and Canada with the aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
Electric Cranes arrive at Port of Ipswich
Electric Cranes arrive at Port of Ipswich. Two multi-million pound electric cranes have arrived at the Port of Ipswich as part of a plan to lower the site’s greenhouse gas emissions. Town port’s new multi-million pound electric cranes ‘among first in UK’.
Detecting changes in carbon emissions
Major breakthrough in detecting changes in carbon emissions. Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have discovered a groundbreaking new method to separate CO2 signals from plants and fossil fuels in the atmosphere.
Which countries emit the most greenhouse gases?
Which countries emit the most greenhouse gases? Last year, global leaders attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference (widely known as COP26) to discuss how the world can increase action to tackle the climate crisis, a key talking point of which was how to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
How long can solar energy be stored
How long can solar energy be stored. Solar-powered electronics are one step closer to becoming an everyday part of our lives thanks to a “radical” new scientific breakthrough.
Cost effective climate solutions
Cost effective climate solutions. Scientists say climate solutions like solar power and walkable cities are cheap, doable, and can make a dent in the crisis.
The future of plastics
The future of plastics. Plastic pollution is a key environmental challenge today, calling for a new global agreement and sustainable solutions. Standards for plastics enjoy a privileged status in making this happen.
Swine fever risk
Swine fever risk if UK waives checks on imports from EU, say vets. Ministers are considering another postponement to border controls amid fears of supply chain problems and higher prices.
Plastic labelling needs ‘sustainability scale’
Plastic labelling needs ‘sustainability scale’ to help consumers. Researchers want a ‘drastic overhaul’ in packaging to better inform the public of the true environmental costs of products.