What are the factors that prevent the adoption of EVs in the UK?
Electric vehicles are welcomed as the future of transportation. However, the UK has not adopted it quickly enough to meet Net-Zero’s targets by 2050. Professor Rohit Bhagat, director of the Research Center at the E-Mobility and Clean Growth Research Center (CECG) at Coventry University, explains some of the challenges that slow EV adoption and how […]
Canada announces $21.5 million carbon capture and storage investment
The Canadian government is taking a major step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and modernizing the energy sector with a new $21.5 million investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. The funds announced by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson will support cutting-edge Canadian innovation focused on reducing the environmental impact of […]
NPL Quantum Circuit Imaging Unlocks Stable Quantum Computers
Often welcomed as the next frontier in computing, quantum computers promise conversion capabilities well beyond the scope of classical machines. From innovative drug discovery and optimization issues to securing communication systems and accelerating research into clean energy, the possibilities for quantum computing are astounding. However, sustained technical challenges have prevented these machines from reaching their […]
The next huge leap for sustainability in the UK space sector
Daniel Smith, founder of the Scottish Government’s Astro Agency and Fire Arrow & Trade and Investment Envoy for Space, discusses recent sustainability initiatives to address the UK’s space sector and subsequent climate emergency. The global space industry is growing at an incredible speed, and the value of space technology in our daily lives is uncontroversial. […]
The NDA has set a clear roadmap for nuclear decommissioning
The NDA has published its consultation strategy and outlines a roadmap for safe, safe and sustainable nuclear decommissioning. This strategy outlines how the NDA Group implements safe nuclear decommissioning at its UK legacy sites. Since the final strategy was released in 2021, there have been significant progress, including the completion of a reprocessing project in […]
Investment and employment in national asset funds to acquire carbon
Thousands of jobs could be created in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and the Northwest thanks to a £28.6 million National Asset Fund investment in major carbon capture projects. This funding for the flagship peak cluster project is the first step towards the development of a major carbon capture pipeline between the Peak District cement and Lime companies […]
The EU will supercharge EV battery production with 852 million euros
The European Commission has announced funding for six cutting-edge EV battery manufacturing projects in a bold move to accelerate green transitions and secure the future of the industry. This groundbreaking investment, sourced from the EU’s emissions trading system through innovation funds, has taken a major step in promoting Europe to become a global leader in […]
Mona Offshore Wind Farm operates over 1 million homes
The wind farm off Mona is given green light from a British energy secretary. Mona Offshore Wind Farm is estimated to be able to generate enough electricity, the equivalent of more than one million British homes, providing a great boost to the national mission becoming a clean energy superpower. Located in the Irish Sea, the […]
NIST’s new neutron spin echo spectrometer (ν-NSE)
International collaboration has provided a new ability to measure the collective movement of nanoscales for soft, biological and quantum materials in the United States. The newly commissioned neutron spin echo (ν-NSE) spectrometer from the NIST Center for Neuntron Research (NCNR) represents significant advances in studying slow dynamics in complex materials. Developed through a collaboration between […]
How satellite data improves SDG monitoring
SDGS-Eyes will turn satellite data into smart tools to boost Europe’s progress on sustainability goals. The SDG-S Eyes project (Sustainable Development Goals – Enhanced surveillance by the Copernicus Services family) is the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action (RIA), designed to enhance Europe’s ability to monitor SDGs using Copernicus data. By developing a portfolio of […]