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Economics matters in carbon removal: High-preforming carbon removal technologies delivering true long-term value creation

As the urgency to achieve net-zero intensifies, capital allocation toward carbon removal technologies is becoming more selective, competitive, and performance-driven. This whitepaper presents a rigorous comparative analysis of Direct Air Capture with Carbon Storage (DACCS) technologies, with a focus on economic viability, system resilience, and long-term value creation (LTVC).

£30 million UK project to advance electric vehicle research and development

Toyota leads a £30 million UK government-funded electric vehicle R&D project, featuring solar roofs and smart connectivity, to accelerate zero-emission mobility and support advanced manufacturing jobs.

£14.5 million boost for UK land use research to achieve net zero by 2050

Five research projects focusing on transforming land use and agricultural practices have received a total of £14.5 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and government partners.

Green maritime travel between Europe

The UK is set to improve maritime travel by introducing "green corridors," which will help create cleaner, zero-emission shipping routes between key European destinations.

Improving UK renewable energy storage and securing a clean energy future

The UK government is aiming to revolutionise their energy landscape through a new Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) investment support scheme.

£500 million investment to deliver 1,200 zero-emission buses

The UK government and bus operator have announced a £500 million investment to manufacture 1,200 zero-emission buses, marking a significant step in the transition to greener public transport.

UK Government pledges almost £22bn for carbon capture projects

Sir Keir Starmer has announced £21.7 billion of funding for 2 carbon capture projects in Teeside and Merseyside over 25 years.

Hydrogen drives shift to eco-friendly transportation

Professor Aoife Foley, Chair of Net Zero Infrastructure at The University of Manchester, discusses how hydrogen is the missing piece in the clean and eco-friendly transportation puzzle.

Transport decarbonisation: Tackling climate change in the UK

Zemo Partnership Executive Director Claire Haigh explores how the Council for Net Zero Transport is tackling climate change in the UK through transport decarbonisation.

Floating solar panels could revolutionise global electricity supply

New research has revealed that floating solar photovoltaic panels (FPV) could potentially meet all the electricity needs of certain countries.

Current CO2 removal plans will not meet Paris Agreement goals

A recent study led by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) in collaboration with the University of East Anglia (UEA) has raised concern on the lack of current plans to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.

UK Government invests £1.73 million in AI projects to drive green transition

The UK government has allocated £1.73 million in funding to support innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects to reduce carbon emissions across critical sectors.

EU energy policy priorities

Open Access Government charts some of the EU energy policy priorities, focussing on energy efficiency, hydrogen, and solar power, plus a glimpse of its climate neutrality in 2050 ambition.

UK and US form groundbreaking partnership over fusion energy

Minister for Nuclear and Networks, Andrew Bowie, seals significant collaboration with the US to expedite worldwide progress in fusion energy.

Sustainability is driving asset value not location

In recent years, ESG focus and the drive for net carbon zero have illuminated markets. This sparked sustainability rules and investor shifts, affecting asset value nationwide.

Our net zero mission to invest in low carbon heating

To meet the UK’s net zero target and scale up the rollout of low carbon heating solutions, such as heat pumps, a strong, collaborative partnership between Government and industry is essential.

Supporting the transition to electric vehicles in 2023

The Defence Support organisation has launched hydrogen stations for Front-Line Command EVs, initiating the transition to electric vehicles.

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