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Iceland Foods Taps Rooftop Solar to Generate Over 3MW of Clean Energy
Image Credit: Iceland Foods Iceland Foods has hit a significant milestone on its path to net zero, with its Swindon and Deeside...
2 hours ago2 min read
Government Commits £63 Million to Expand EV Charging Access
The UK’s Transport Secretary says it’s about to get “easier and cheaper” to buy electric vehicles, as the government rolls out a new £63...
2 hours ago3 min read
Port Talbot Steel Plant Breaks Ground on £1.25bn Project to Slash Emissions by 85%
Work is officially underway on Tata Steel’s massive £1.25 billion electric arc furnace project at its Port Talbot site in Wales. The...
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Legal Action Targets UK’s Climate Strategy, Alleging Breach of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights is being asked to consider a challenge to the UK’s climate adaptation efforts. Friends of the Earth...
1 day ago3 min read
Historic Day for Solar: UK and France Hit New Highs in Renewable Energy Production
The UK continues to break records for solar power generation, with a fresh milestone reached earlier this week. Around 12:30 on Tuesday,...
2 days ago1 min read
Wales Looks to Rejoin UK-Wide Deposit Return Scheme After Going Its Own Way
Image Credit: Lidl The Welsh Government has announced plans to implement its deposit return scheme by October 2027, aiming to launch in...
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Masdar and Iberdrola Join Forces on €5.2 Billion UK Offshore Wind Project
Image: Iberdrola's Ignacio Galán with Masdar's Sultan Al Jaber Credit: Masdar–Iberdrola partnership Masdar, the renewable energy company...
3 days ago1 min read
Government Scraps Zonal Pricing Plans, Shifts Focus to Overhaul Wholesale Market
The UK Government has officially scrapped its plans to roll out zonal electricity pricing, opting instead to maintain a single national...
3 days ago2 min read
Veolia to Pour £70 Million into Plastic Recycling Plant in Shropshire
Veolia is investing £70 million to transform an old industrial site in Battlefield, just outside Shrewsbury, into a major plastics...
3 days ago2 min read
Judging Innovation at the Intersection of Academia and Impact
Alex Money wears many hats: academic, entrepreneur, advisor, and now, judge for the Sustainable Times RISE Awards, which spotlight high-potential sustainability startups. Known for his work in sustainability and water innovation, Money brings a rare blend of rigorous academic insight and practical startup experience.
4 days ago4 min read
Recruitment is the Cornerstone of Startup Success
In the latest episode of Profit Meets Purpose, Swayne sat down with Sustainable Times to discuss how founders can build the right teams and shared practical advice for those looking to enter the climate tech industry. She’s finding that there is no shortage of candidates, but nevertheless advises founders to think twice before hiring.
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JLR Sets New Standard with First-Ever Tyres Made from Recycled and Renewable Materials
Image Credit: JLR JLR is setting a new industry standard by becoming the first carmaker to roll out tyres made from over 70 per cent...
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OBR Warns: Climate Change Could Hit the Economy Harder Than We Ever Expected
The UK’s national debt could soar to 270 per cent of GDP by 2070, according to a stark new warning from the Office for Budget...
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Environment Agency Lands Record Funding Boost to Fight Water Pollution Crisis
The UK’s water watchdog is receiving its largest budget ever to combat pollution. According to the Government, the Environment Agency...
5 days ago3 min read
UK Government Confirms Dan McGrail as First Full-Time CEO of Great British Energy
The UK government has officially named Dan McGrail as the first permanent chief executive of Great British Energy. McGrail, who...
5 days ago1 min read
UK Supermarkets Warn of Trade Risks as Deforestation Law Delays Drag On
Nine of the UK’s biggest supermarket chains are calling on the government to stop dragging its feet and urgently deliver on a promise it...
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National Wealth Fund Commits £28 Million to Peak District CO₂ Capture Project
The UK government is backing a major carbon capture initiative with a new £28.6 million investment. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband...
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Survey Reveals Over-65s Are Most Likely to Push Back Against Net-Zero Goals
Despite pressure from Reform UK and some Conservative factions to scrap national climate targets, a clear majority of the British public...
6 days ago3 min read
Cardiff’s Bold Green Leap: International Sports Village Revamp Could Propel City Toward 2030 Carbon Neutrality Goal
Cardiff Council has just released a detailed update on the future of the International Sports Village, outlining a bold and sustainable...
6 days ago2 min read
UK’s Oldest Truckstop Just Got a Major Eco-Friendly Overhaul
Image Credit: Certas Energy The Hollies, Britain’s oldest truckstop and a landmark off Junction 12 of the M6 has just rolled out a series...
6 days ago2 min read
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