Scientists Accidentally Create Mutant Enzyme That Eats Plastic Bottles
Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles – by accident. The breakthrough could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis by enabling for the first time the full recycling of bottles. The new research was…
Global Shipping Body Adopts 50% GHG Emissions Reduction Target
Announced last week, the United Nations International Maritime Organization has adopted a new commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the sector, seeking to peak emissions “as soon as possible” and to reduce annual emissions by at least 50% by…
British Solar Renewables and Mongoose Strike Community Solar Management Deal
British Solar Renewables (BSR) has agreed a ‘first of its kind’ deal to manage 50MW of community-owned solar assets on behalf of Mongoose Energy, the two companies announced today. The deal will see BSR take over the operations and maintenance…
Oslo To Add 70 Electric Buses By Summer Of 2019
Norway is proud of its reputation as a center for electric cars in Europe but until now, its public transportation fleet has not been as green as it might be. That will change when 70 new electric buses are added…
Portugal’s Renewable Electricity Production in March Exceeded Consumption
Portugal is taking an early lead in renewables to such an extent that for the month of March it produced 4.3% more renewable electricity, at 4,812 GWh, than its total electricity consumption of 4,647 GWh. Perhaps more impressively, Portugal put…
Walmart Plots Wind and Solar Surge as it Slashes Supply Chain Emissions
Walmart has unveiled plans to further expand its use of solar panels, wind farms and electric vehicle charge points as it reported progress in slashing greenhouse gas emissions across its global supply chain last year. The US retailer yesterday revealed…
India Had Coal-Free Power Capacity Addition During 8 Months In 2017
India probably witnessed the greenest stretch of its power sector last year in terms of new capacity added. No thermal power capacity was added in 8 of the 12 months last year in India. India managed to add coal-based power…