Energy from renewable sources—solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, geothermal.
Scottish Enterprise has awarded a £3m package to ReVentas to scale its plastic recycling technology and pilot facility in Livingston, advancing Scotland’s circular economy goals.
The FCC has announced restrictions on importing new Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots and connected power inverters, aiming to strengthen the U.S. AI supply chain and incentivize domestic manufacturing. The measures affect models not yet approved for sale and come amid broader U.S.-China tech tensions.
A wave of heat and wildfires across Europe and beyond has accelerated, prompting evacuations and sparking political debate on climate policy. Readers are updated on the latest developments, including shifting opinions, policy responses, and the urgent need for adaptation alongside emission cuts.
A record summer of heat, drought and wildfires has prompted an emergency Cobra meeting and voluntary retailer suspensions of disposable-barbecue sales. Green groups have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to call the crisis 'climate change' and stop new North Sea drilling; Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has questioned net zero and urged adaptation and celebration of warmer weather.
The government has announced 43 transmission projects that will qualify for a new bill-discount scheme. Households within 500 metres of qualifying overhead lines will receive up to £2,500 off electricity bills over 10 years, with payments starting early next year and funded by a small charge on all bills. Many projects are in Scotland to carry wind power.
Massachusetts is tightening oversight of large data-center projects. Gov. Healey's executive order requires developers to source onsite clean power or fund nearby generation and to secure local community benefits before permitting. Applications for a data-center tax exemption are paused as regulators prepare to implement new rules.
Britain’s £70bn grid modernisation is under way but progress is slow. NAO warns delays could push constraint costs to £7.8bn by 2030, while bills may rise if upgrades lag. Regulators and government say transparency and delivery must improve to shield households from volatility.
A bipartisan permitting deal has moved toward passage in a lame-duck session, aiming to accelerate energy and infrastructure projects while preserving environmental safeguards. The measure would require data centers to cover grid upgrades they necessitate and would speed reviews under major environmental laws. The White House backs quick passage amid broad industry support, though final hurdles remain as midterms loom.