Eco Innovation

Keir Starmer’s Labour government has announced an intention to fully decarbonise UK electricity consumption by the year 2030. The new government has allocated £1.1 billion for bottom-fixed offshore wind investment – 38% more than the previous government were prepared to invest.

A research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science has explored how cellulose nanofibrils, a novel plant-based material, can enhance the benefits of 3D-printed concrete technology.  

A new factory aimed at providing a more sustainable source of gold and reducing reliance on traditional mining has been unveiled by The Royal Mint.

Amazon has inaugurated its first micromobility hub in Norfolk at its Norwich delivery station, marking a significant stride towards sustainable urban logistics.

Uber and BYD have announced a multi-year partnership aimed at integrating 100,000 new electric vehicles (EVs) into Uber's ride-hailing platform globally.

According to new research by the NEPC, clean power and decarbonisation by 2030 in the UK requires more radical approaches.

Waste textiles from sailing boats might find a new purpose thanks to a research project that upcycles plastic fibres from sails into chemicals such as vanillin – a compound used for vanilla flavour and aroma in cosmetics and food products.

West Berkshire Council is pioneering a new through-pavement system for charging electric vehicles (EVs), becoming one of the first councils in the UK to offer this service to all its residents.

What role could GB Energy, a new, publicly owned energy company, play in steering the UK towards decarbonisation?

The UK Labour Party has outlined a plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and transform Britain into a clean energy superpower by 2030. You can also find out what Labour means for the tech sector, here.