Carbon

AD industry urges government to recognise biomethane as net-zero fuel

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has written to Ed Miliband, the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, calling for urgent recognition of biomethane as a net-zero fuel within the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).

UK makes interim waste ETS monitoring voluntary while seeking LA cost solutions

Carbon allowance obligations delayed as government hints at postponing EfW inclusion beyond 2028

Blast Furnace
Birmingham University partnership to improve carbon-recycling technology

The partnerships aims to scale up production to support closed-loop carbon technology

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Biomethane could deliver 30 per cent of UK’s 2030 carbon budget, says ADBA
By
Imogen Benson
| 4 March 2020 |
A new report from the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has revealed that biomethane has the potential to deliver 30 per cent of the UK’s 2030 carbon budget. 
Sharon Hodgson MP debating in Westminster Hall
MPs call for incineration tax in Commons debate
By
Imogen Benson
| 13 February 2020 |
MPs expressed concerns over the environmental and public health risks of incineration in a debate in Westminster Hall on Tuesday (13 February). 
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Local authorities should switch to electric refuse vehicles, says report
By
Imogen Benson
| 27 January 2020 |
Switching the UK’s diesel-powered refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) for electric trucks could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 290,000 tonnes of CO2 each year, according to a new report from Eunomia Research and Consulting.
Soil quality at heart of Agriculture Bill
Soil quality at heart of Agriculture Bill
By
Becky Goodall
| 17 January 2020 |
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reintroduced the Agriculture Bill to Parliament, with soil quality at the heart of a new land management system that rewards farmers for environmental protection.
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European Parliament backs Green Deal
By
Imogen Benson
| 17 January 2020 |
The European Parliament has voted to support the Green Deal for Europe under the condition that amendments are made. 
No time to waste
No time to waste
By
Imogen Benson
| 11 December 2019 |
Local authorities across the UK are declaring Climate Emergencies, committing to reducing their carbon emissions to net zero. But how can their waste management contribute to that aim? Imogen Benson reports.
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Scotland’s household recycling rate falls to 44.7 per cent
By
Becky Goodall
| 18 September 2019 |
Statistics from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency reveal that Scotland’s household recycling rate for 2018 has fallen by 0.9 per cent, though the carbon impact of Scottish household waste has also fallen once again.
London's City Hall
Greater London Authority updates greenhouse gas calculator for waste management services
By
Imogen Benson
| 16 September 2019 |
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has released an updated greenhouse gas calculator for London boroughs, allowing them to assess the environmental impacts of their waste management services against the GLA’s Emissions Performance Standard (EPS).
Carbon Index 2019
Carbon Index 2019: Northern Irish councils make strides in carbon reduction
By
Peter Jones
| 16 September 2019 |
Peter Jones, Senior Consultant at Eunomia Research and Consulting, presents the results from the seventh Local Authority Recycling Carbon Index, showing who’s surging ahead in the fight to limit carbon emissions.
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Earth Overshoot Day – how can we move the date?
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| 29 July 2019 |
On 29 July we have already used up the amount of natural resources that the world can regenerate within a year, the earliest date yet.
The Committee on Climate Change has called for urgent action to reduce the UK's carbon emissions.
Climate change report recommends landfill ban for biodegradables
By
Becky Goodall
| 2 May 2019 |
A report from the Committee on Climate Change says the UK can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but will need to invest in low-carbon energy technologies and implement a ban on biodegradable waste to landfill by 2025.
A gloomy forest
Campaigners pioneer natural solutions to climate change
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| 4 April 2019 |
George Monbiot is leading calls for Natural Climate Solutions to combat climate change through the restoration of natural ecosystems in order to draw carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
Food waste recycling key to reducing carbon emissions, says ZWS
Food waste recycling key to reducing carbon emissions, says ZWS
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| 28 September 2018 |
Zero Waste Scotland has revealed that food waste has the highest carbon impact of all waste streams in the country, calling for a move away from solely weight-based recycling targets to a metric that considers wider environmental effects.
Carbon Index 2018: Welsh councils come out on top for carbon reduction
Carbon Index 2018: Welsh councils come out on top for carbon reduction
By
Simon Hann
| 21 September 2018 |
Simon Hann presents summary findings from Eunomia’s sixth annual Local Authority Recycling Carbon Index, highlighting the contribution of councils’ recycling services towards mitigating climate change.
All-electric waste collection vehicle tours UK
By
Gethin Roberts
| 31 July 2018 |
FCC Environment are promoting the benefits of electric refuse collection vehicles, which include energy savings of up to 60 per cent over conventional vehicles.
Veolia unveils first zero-emission street cleansing vehicles in London
Veolia unveils first zero-emission street cleansing vehicles in London
By
Becky Goodall
| 28 June 2018 |
Waste management company Veolia is set to deploy its first zero-emission electric street sweeping vehicles in the London Borough of Lambeth – a first for the company’s operations in London and the UK.
Sale of Green Investment Bank contributes to fall in green spending, say MPs
Sale of Green Investment Bank contributes to fall in green spending, say MPs
By
Gethin Roberts
| 22 May 2018 |
New report claims that recent government policy changes have contributed to a fall of 56 per cent in clean energy investment.
Inquiry into Renewable Heat Incentive finds multiple failures
Inquiry into Renewable Heat Incentive finds multiple failures
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| 17 May 2018 |
A government inquiry into the effectiveness of the RHI, designed to boost the uptake of renewable and low-carbon heating, found that the scheme has not lived up to initial expectations or provided value for money.
Resource efficiency fastest way to cut carbon emissions, new report claims
Resource efficiency fastest way to cut carbon emissions, new report claims
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| 16 May 2018 |
A report from environmental think tank Green Alliance says the UK government needs to reduce the carbon output from the process of making and using products in order to meet its climate targets.
WRAP report reveals SCAP signatories make progress on textile sustainability targets
By
Josie Benge
| 29 April 2018 |
New WRAP report reveals impressive reductions in water use, carbon and waste in the textiles production cycle from Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) signatories.