Carbon capture
Remote peatland granted world heritage status
The Flow Country in the Highlands is home to diverse wildlife and also acts as a massive carbon capture site.
Government could miss 2030 carbon capture target, watchdog says
Carbon capture and storage is central to Government plans to reach the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050.
Research team finds AI slashes carbon capture and storage design time
A team from Heriot-Watt University is developing specialist AI techniques for scientific computing, material discovery and financial forecasting.
Belfast cleantech firm Nuada to partner with global cement producers to cut carbon emissions
The collaboration will see the Belfast firm work with Holcim, SCG, Cementos Argos and Cementos Molins on efforts to capture unavoidable emissions from the heating of limestone during cement manufacturing.
Large-scale carbon capture an ‘illusion’ for oil and gas companies
The International Energy Agency wants the fossil fuel industry to cut production and emissions and invest in renewable power.
‘Strategic’ manufacturers to get billions of pounds in Treasury backing
Car makers, aerospace companies and clean energy firms are all set to benefit from a £4.5 billion Government fund.
Chemical reaction used by cooks may have helped create life on Earth – study
In the kitchen the process, known as the Maillard reaction, is used to create flavours and aromas out of sugars.
Sunak: New North Sea licences ‘entirely consistent’ with UK net-zero pledge
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced Government support for future rounds of oil and gas licensing.
What is carbon capture and will it help the environment?
The PA news agency looks at the details of the controversial technology after the Government declared its continued support for the industry.
Sunak commits to future North Sea licensing – but also backs carbon capture
The Prime Minister is in Aberdeenshire on Monday to announce support for the Acorn carbon capture project based there.