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In the northeast of England, former coal mines could soon be turned into a geothermal energy project

Plans are being formed to turn abandoned coal mines in the northeast of England into a renewables project that will harness geothermal energy to heat…

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Antarctica’s A-68: Is the world’s biggest iceberg about to break up?

At around 5,100 sq km, the behemoth has been the largest free-floating block of ice in Antarctica since it broke away from the continent in…

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China to cut new energy vehicle subsidies by 10% this year

China will cut subsidies on new energy vehicles (NEV) such as electric cars by 10% this year, the finance ministry said on Thursday, following a…

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More than half of UK businesses perceive lack for government support on recycling

Over half (53%) of UK businesses say they get minimal or no government support on recycling, reveals a new study by Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP)….

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Tyre industry pushes back against evidence of plastic pollution

A growing body of scientific research linking tyre wear to microplastic pollution, as well as increasing scrutiny from lawmakers in the European Union (EU), has…

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New platform enables global conversations among water professionals

As COVID-19 accelerates water industry innovation toward more remote and digital solutions, leaders around the world now have a virtual home to connect, share knowledge…

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Electric vehicle sales in India jump, with two-wheeled scooters driving growth

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India have risen sharply over the year, with two-wheeled modes of transport accounting for the vast majority of sales in…

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Poland could achieve climate neutrality by 2050, opposition says

Poland could cut its net emissions of greenhouse gases to zero by 2050 or earlier, achieving the major goal of the European Commission’s Green Deal,…

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Climate change: 2019 was Europe’s warmest year on record

Europe is heating faster than the global average as new data indicates that last year was the warmest on record. While globally the year was…

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Innovation and collaboration are vital for the success of plastics in the circular economy

As reported by edie, the European Commission unveiled its new Circular Economy Action Plan in March this year. The new plan outlined a sweeping set…

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