The month in energy: October 2024

In this article, we've picked out a handful of the key news stories coming from the world of net zero and energy from this past month.

The Autumn Budget Statement Introduces A Freeze On Fuel Duty Alongside A Significant Tax Increase For Private Jet Owners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has presented her first Budget statement, highlighting important updates for the green economy, including changes to transport taxation and new options for grants and loans aimed at supporting electric vehicles and energy efficiency initiatives.

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UN Issues 3.1°C Global Warming Warning—Should We Be Surprised?

The UN Emissions Gap report has outlined that at the bare minimum if the “current policies” that are implemented the world could warm by up to 3.1C – which would be catastrophic, due to significant increases in extreme weather events.

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Can Carbon Capture Drive the UK's Climate Change Strategy?

There's a surge of enthusiastic discussion today about carbon capture, spurred by the government’s commitment of £21.7 billion in public funds over the next 25 years to jumpstart the industry in the UK.

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UK Sets Ambitious Path for 2050 Clean Energy Transformation

The governments of the UK, Scotland, and Wales have launched a new long-term strategy to steer energy infrastructure development. The newly established National Energy System Operator (NESO) will develop the plan, aiming to create a clearer roadmap for future energy projects and offer greater stability for investors.

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Tesco Secures UK's Largest Corporate Solar Power Deal in Groundbreaking Project

Tesco has announced a major step in its renewable energy strategy by signing the UK’s largest corporate Power Purchase Agreement for solar energy with EDF. Through this agreement, Tesco will secure 65% of the energy generated by the Cleve Hill Solar Park located in Faversham, Kent.

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Mercedes-Benz Launches Recycling Plant with 96% Recovery of EV Battery Materials

Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Primobius to open what it describes as Europe’s largest recycling facility dedicated to used electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

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Climate Risks: How They’re Personally Impacting People Already

A global poll of 20,000 people has shown that 77% now feel climate change impacts their daily lives, with this sense of vulnerability rising over the past year.

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