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How climate policies reduce air pollution saving lives and money

Decarbonisation not only addresses climate change but also presents significant opportunities for public health through improved air quality.

AI-fuelled cloud storage boom threatens Irish climate targets, report warns

Ireland's rapid growth in datacentres threatens its decarbonisation goals, increasing reliance on fossil fuels and undermining renewable energy efforts.

AWS signs multi-year deal with GenAI platform provider to decarbonise its datacentres | Computer Weekly

AWS collaborates with Orbital Materials to develop AI-driven technologies for decarbonisation in datacentres.

UK's 'largest solar heat project' installed on roof of British Library

The British Library's solar project will reduce carbon emissions by 55 tonnes annually and support temperature regulation for preserving its national collection.

How climate policies reduce air pollution saving lives and money

Decarbonisation not only addresses climate change but also presents significant opportunities for public health through improved air quality.

AI-fuelled cloud storage boom threatens Irish climate targets, report warns

Ireland's rapid growth in datacentres threatens its decarbonisation goals, increasing reliance on fossil fuels and undermining renewable energy efforts.

AWS signs multi-year deal with GenAI platform provider to decarbonise its datacentres | Computer Weekly

AWS collaborates with Orbital Materials to develop AI-driven technologies for decarbonisation in datacentres.

UK's 'largest solar heat project' installed on roof of British Library

The British Library's solar project will reduce carbon emissions by 55 tonnes annually and support temperature regulation for preserving its national collection.
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#funding

UK's carbon utilisation company Barton Blakeley raises 2.8M

Barton Blakeley has raised £2.4M to expand its carbon utilisation technology, converting industrial CO2 emissions into clean energy and synthetic silica.

Amsterdam's Next Sense raises 11.5M to decarbonise real estate

Next Sense raises €11.5M to expand its smart building platform aimed at decarbonising real estate.

Irish renewable tech company SuperNode bags 8M - Silicon Canals

SuperNode secures €8M funding to enhance superconducting transmission technology, aimed at advancing renewable energy capacity and supporting decarbonisation efforts.

UK's carbon utilisation company Barton Blakeley raises 2.8M

Barton Blakeley has raised £2.4M to expand its carbon utilisation technology, converting industrial CO2 emissions into clean energy and synthetic silica.

Amsterdam's Next Sense raises 11.5M to decarbonise real estate

Next Sense raises €11.5M to expand its smart building platform aimed at decarbonising real estate.

Irish renewable tech company SuperNode bags 8M - Silicon Canals

SuperNode secures €8M funding to enhance superconducting transmission technology, aimed at advancing renewable energy capacity and supporting decarbonisation efforts.
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#british-steel

Ministers considering renationalising British Steel if rescue plan fails

Ministers are exploring renationalisation of British Steel amid stalled funding talks, which are crucial for preserving jobs and the steel industry.

British steel to cut 2,500 jobs despite 600m taxpayer-funded green initiative

British Steel is closing its Scunthorpe blast furnaces, jeopardizing 2,500 jobs while transitioning to greener steel production despite prior taxpayer support.

Steelworkers face losing jobs by Christmas - MP

Steelworkers in Lincolnshire face anxiety over potential job losses due to planned furnace closures by Christmas as part of a decarbonisation initiative.

Ministers considering renationalising British Steel if rescue plan fails

Ministers are exploring renationalisation of British Steel amid stalled funding talks, which are crucial for preserving jobs and the steel industry.

British steel to cut 2,500 jobs despite 600m taxpayer-funded green initiative

British Steel is closing its Scunthorpe blast furnaces, jeopardizing 2,500 jobs while transitioning to greener steel production despite prior taxpayer support.

Steelworkers face losing jobs by Christmas - MP

Steelworkers in Lincolnshire face anxiety over potential job losses due to planned furnace closures by Christmas as part of a decarbonisation initiative.
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#sustainability

British Library installs solar technology on roof

The British Library's solar project aims to significantly reduce emissions and inspire further environmental commitments in the public sector.

Almost quarter of big fashion brands have no decarbonisation plan, report finds

Almost a quarter of major fashion brands lack decarbonisation plans, sparking concerns about pollution and waste in the fashion industry.

Can you take a clean cruise holiday and which vessels are the worst emitters?

Cruising is becoming increasingly unsustainable due to heavy fuel oil use and rising passenger traffic, overshadowing decarbonisation efforts.

H2 Green Steel changes name to Stegra - Silicon Canals

Stegra aims to decarbonize steel production using green hydrogen, reflecting ambitious long-term goals with a recent rebranding from H2 Green Steel.

Heat from sewers, tube and Thames could soon warm London buildings

The project aims to heat 1,000 London buildings with decarbonised heat, significantly cutting CO2 emissions and enhancing energy security.

Norway's Verdane closes Idun II at 700M

Verdane's Idun II fund closes at €700M, aiming for sustainable investment in tech-enabled and decarbonisation-focused companies.

British Library installs solar technology on roof

The British Library's solar project aims to significantly reduce emissions and inspire further environmental commitments in the public sector.

Almost quarter of big fashion brands have no decarbonisation plan, report finds

Almost a quarter of major fashion brands lack decarbonisation plans, sparking concerns about pollution and waste in the fashion industry.

Can you take a clean cruise holiday and which vessels are the worst emitters?

Cruising is becoming increasingly unsustainable due to heavy fuel oil use and rising passenger traffic, overshadowing decarbonisation efforts.

H2 Green Steel changes name to Stegra - Silicon Canals

Stegra aims to decarbonize steel production using green hydrogen, reflecting ambitious long-term goals with a recent rebranding from H2 Green Steel.

Heat from sewers, tube and Thames could soon warm London buildings

The project aims to heat 1,000 London buildings with decarbonised heat, significantly cutting CO2 emissions and enhancing energy security.

Norway's Verdane closes Idun II at 700M

Verdane's Idun II fund closes at €700M, aiming for sustainable investment in tech-enabled and decarbonisation-focused companies.
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Experts give smaller parties bigger points for climate policies in election analysis

Labour and Social Democrats excel in climate action policies, while major parties receive failing grades in climate assessment.

Swedish 'flying ferry' startup Candela secures 13.3M

Candela secures $14M in Series C funding, totaling over $40M for 2024, aiming to revolutionize waterborne transport with electric hydrofoiling technology.
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Finland's Synergi bags 2M Seed funding: Interview with CEO & co-founder Antti Hammainen on building smart solutions for energy transition and more - Silicon Canals

Synergi has secured €2M in seed funding to expand its operations and workforce, aiding the decarbonisation of the grid.
The company aims to tap into flexibility markets in Scandinavia and Central Europe.

Heat pump scheme for Edwardian social housing aims to bust low-carbon myths

The Sutton Dwellings project proves that ground source heat pumps can work effectively in older social housing.

We're ready to explode in scale': Adam Chapman, the Heat Geek founder set on getting Britain decarbonised and warm

Heat Geek connects homeowners with skilled heat pump installers, revolutionizing energy-efficient heating solutions in the UK.

Finland's Synergi bags 2M Seed funding: Interview with CEO & co-founder Antti Hammainen on building smart solutions for energy transition and more - Silicon Canals

Synergi has secured €2M in seed funding to expand its operations and workforce, aiding the decarbonisation of the grid.
The company aims to tap into flexibility markets in Scandinavia and Central Europe.

Heat pump scheme for Edwardian social housing aims to bust low-carbon myths

The Sutton Dwellings project proves that ground source heat pumps can work effectively in older social housing.

We're ready to explode in scale': Adam Chapman, the Heat Geek founder set on getting Britain decarbonised and warm

Heat Geek connects homeowners with skilled heat pump installers, revolutionizing energy-efficient heating solutions in the UK.
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Arriva is electrifying a third depot in London: Thornton Heath to run 109 e-buses from 2025

Arriva is electrifying its depots to support London's decarbonisation goals, aiming for zero-emission buses by 2030.
#renewable-energy

Last coal-fired power station shuts down in landmark moment for clean energy

The UK's last coal-fired power station closure signals a definitive move towards renewable energy and away from fossil fuels.

Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

Building 620 miles of new power lines is essential to meet Labour's 2030 decarbonisation target, highlighting necessary reforms to faster planning systems.

Sweden's Mine Storage wins 22M EU grant

Mine Storage is enhancing grid stability and resilience with a €22M EU Innovation Fund grant for renewable energy integration.

Last coal-fired power station shuts down in landmark moment for clean energy

The UK's last coal-fired power station closure signals a definitive move towards renewable energy and away from fossil fuels.

Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report

Building 620 miles of new power lines is essential to meet Labour's 2030 decarbonisation target, highlighting necessary reforms to faster planning systems.

Sweden's Mine Storage wins 22M EU grant

Mine Storage is enhancing grid stability and resilience with a €22M EU Innovation Fund grant for renewable energy integration.
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Brexit has put 370m a year on price of power from EU since 2021, experts say

Brexit has raised UK electricity costs, introducing inefficiencies in trading that could lead to significant financial burdens for consumers.
#investment

Swedish clean energy company Aira raises 63M

Aira secures €63M funding to electrify residential heating in Europe, contributing to decarbonisation and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Household electricity bills to rise by 100 to fund investment in network

Increased electricity network charges will raise household bills by €8.41 starting October to support investment and transition to a decarbonised energy system.

Swedish clean energy company Aira raises 63M

Aira secures €63M funding to electrify residential heating in Europe, contributing to decarbonisation and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Household electricity bills to rise by 100 to fund investment in network

Increased electricity network charges will raise household bills by €8.41 starting October to support investment and transition to a decarbonised energy system.
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Wrightbus signs deal with Go-Ahead for +1,000 buses (over 90% being zero-emission)

Wrightbus signed a £500 million deal to supply 1,000 zero-emission buses, enhancing UK net zero goals.

600,000 heat pump installations needed a year to meet UK's eco goals, says Nesta

One in ten homes to install heat pump by 2028, transitioning to fossil fuel-free homes by 2035.

Arriva London orders 51 double decker e-buses from Volvo, based on BZL chassis

Arriva London ordered 51 Volvo BZL Electric Double Deck buses for routes 341 and 243 from 2025.

France rides AI wave to secure 15B in foreign investment

France secured a record €15bn in foreign investment from companies like Microsoft and Amazon at the Choose France summit, highlighting the country's economic allure.

AI-powered EV batteries: The next welcome change

AI in battery development can accelerate the process, reduce costs, and contribute to sustainable materials for electric vehicles.

SSE and TotalEnergies accelerate electric vehicle charging network rollout

The joint venture between SSE and TotalEnergies, named Source, plans to install 3,000 ultra-fast charging points in the UK and Republic of Ireland to accelerate EV infrastructure.
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