- Outrage as Trump cites ‘emergency’ to fast-track fossil fuel projects
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/19/trump-fossil-fuel-climate
The Trump administration is wasting no time in fast-tracking fossil fuel production whilst denying climate change. Under the guise of an energy emergency, Trump has signed an executive order directing agencies to use emergency Army Corps permitting provisions to the fullest extent. This paves the way for over 100 toxic permits to be greenlit, putting America’s wetlands, waterways, and communities at risk.
- Will electric planes and sustainable fuel make Heathrow's third runway green?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjdz92v84do
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims that a third runway at Heathrow is necessary to reduce the number of planes circling overhead waiting to land. Along with investment in electric planes and sustainable aviation fuel, could Heathrow cut down its emissions? The BBC assesses Reeves’ statements and judges the likelihood of a ‘green’ runway.
- BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharply
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c30d4ernzqjo
Oil giant BP has announced it will "fundamentally reset" its strategy after profits dropped sharply last year. The company has already been scaling back on renewables, raising expectations that this ‘reset’ will involve abandoning their renewable projects in favour of more lucrative oil and gas ventures, especially under the Trump administration. However, doubling down on oil and gas is a "financial risk that prudent and responsible investors must respond to decisively".
- How refugee entrepreneurs are supplying sustainable energy to the camps they live in
With energy costs high across refugee camps, refugee energy entrepreneurs are expanding the range of energy services and products available. In particular, they are using solar panels to provide their communities with easy access to energy for charging phones, powering fans, and running lighting and radios.
- Octopus Energy and gs8 Launch UK’s Largest ‘Zero Bills’ Housing Project
The UK’s largest energy supplier, Octopus Energy, has partnered with sustainable housebuilder gs8 to create the nation’s largest ‘Zero Bills’ housing project. The development holds 113 homes powered by centralised battery storage and state-of-the-art green technology, allowing residents to live bill-free for up to 10 years. Following the success of this project, Octopus Energy aims to build 100,000 more ‘Zero Bills’ homes by 2030.
- Scientists want to release 160 wolves in Scotland to help UK hit net zero target
Since wolves were eradicated from Scotland 250 years ago, red deer numbers have risen from 450,000 to 2 million. Research suggests that the controversial reintroduction of wolves to the Scottish Highlands could help control the red deer population, reducing their impact on tree saplings and allowing natural woodland regeneration. If the woodlands expand, their carbon storage capacity could increase, contributing to 5% of the UK’s carbon removal target for woodlands.