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A new report published by Solar Energy UK outlines the policy and regulatory changes required to deliver the 40GW of operational capacity needed by the end of the decade for the UK to remain on track for a net zero carbon economy.

This is the conclusion of The Third Climate Change Risk Assessment - an independent assessment led by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which alarmingly shows that the gap between the level of risk we face and the level of adaptation underway has widened.

The global agricultural company has announced that it is working with regenerative farming organisation Gentle Farming to offset carbon emissions from its UK and Ireland operations, as part of its pledge to increase the resilience of global farming systems by 2030.

The CO₂ being captured from the on farm AD plant, located near the Duchy of Cornwall’s Poundbury development in Dorset, will be used to carbonate drinks and stimulate photosynthesis within the horticulture sector.

The Forestry Commission has launched a new multimillion tree planting grant scheme – the England Woodland Creation Offer – to provide greater financial incentives for landowners and farmers to plant and manage trees.

Springfield Meadows, a climate-positive, net-zero development of 25 homes in Oxfordshire is having Zappi EV chargers installed to provide zero-carbon charging to users of their innovative electric car club.

Calibrate Energy Engineering will be holding an open day on Thursday 24th June at West Ancroft Farm in Berwick, to showcase their recently completed 6.2MW renewable heat/chill system.

Farmers and landowners in England who have previously been advised that wind turbines are not a viable diversification option are now being encouraged to reconsider their potential.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney this week, to hear about the test centre’s role in developing an ocean energy industry and green hydrogen economy.

The financial package aims to accelerate the delivery of the technologies needed to further drive Britain’s climate change ambitions, including carbon capture, greenhouse gas removal and hydrogen.