University of Sussex to launch UK’s first climate justice undergraduate degree The University of Sussex is launching the UK’s first undergraduate degree dedicated to climate justice.  Beginning in 2026, the multidisciplinary BA in Climate Justice, Sustainability, and Development...

The University of Sussex is launching the UK’s first undergraduate degree dedicated to climate justice. #climateaction #climatejustice

UK household bills could be £1,400 cheaper by 2050 if government follows net zero pathway Achieving net zero by 2050 in the UK could slash household bills. The UK must reduce emissions by 87% compared to 1990 levels by 2040 if it is to meet its 2050 net zero target.  Doing so is not only f...

The UK's pathway to net zero could cost 74% less than previously thought and save households up to £1,400 per year on energy and transport bills. #climateaction #sustainablefuture

Researchers develop cheap new process to trap CO2 in common rocks The team that developed the innovative process believes the process is “uniquely scalable.” Scientists at Stanford University have developed a process that transforms common minerals into materials th...

Scientists at Stanford University have developed a process that transforms common minerals into materials that can trap atmospheric CO2, removing it from the air thousands of times quicker than with natural processes. #science #carboncapture #climateaction

UK net zero sector growing more than 3x faster than wider economy The UK’s net zero economy grew by 10.1% from 2023 to 2024. A new report shows that the UK’s net zero economy is growing more than three times faster than the wider economy, and that every £1 generated...

A new report shows that the UK’s net zero economy is growing more than three times faster than the wider economy, and that every £1 of value generated by the net zero sector creates an additional £1.89 in the wider economy. #netzero #climateaction #sustainabledevelopment

12 collared wolves released in landmark for Northern California conservation efforts There are now more satellite collared wolves in California than ever before. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has succeeded in capturing, collaring and releasing 12 gray wolves in...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has succeeded in capturing, collaring and releasing 12 gray wolves in Northern California: There are now more satellite collared wolves in the state than ever before. #wildlifeconservation #savetheplanet

California lawmakers introduce bill to make big polluters pay for climate damage A California ‘Climate Superfund’ law would be the first of its kind in a major oil and gas producing state. A new bill introduced in the California state legislature aims to force major fossil fuel po...

A new bill introduced in the California state legislature aims to force major fossil fuel polluters to pay for the environmental damage they cause. #climateaction

TikTok agrees multi-year carbon removal deal with Climeworks Climeworks will remove more than 5,000 tons of CO₂ from the air through 2030 on behalf of TikTok. Global social media platform TikTok has agreed a deal with carbon removal specialists Climeworks to re...

TikTok has agreed a deal with carbon removal specialists Climeworks to remove 5,100 tons of CO₂ from the air over the next five years. #carbonremoval #esg #sustainability #climateaction

6 innovative sustainable fabrics you might not know about Innovative sustainable fabrics are highly sought after by conscious consumers as well as brands and manufacturers looking to reduce their environmental footprints.  The exploration of alternative mate...

Innovative sustainable fabrics are sought after by conscious consumers as well as brands and manufacturers looking to reduce their environmental footprints. #sustainablefashion

European Commission drawing up plans for €2.5bn InvestEU boost A new European Commission proposal calls for changes that could unlock up to €25 billion in funding for sustainable investments. The European Commission plans to enhance support for sustainable invest...

A new European Commission proposal calls for changes that could unlock up to €25 billion in funding for sustainable investments. #sustainabledevelopment #europeanunion

Global energy generation from solar will overtake coal in 2025, says IEA Solar PV is cheaper than ever and is setting records in both emerging and advanced economies. Solar PV electricity generation will surpass coal during 2025, according to the International Energy Agenc...

Global solar PV electricity generation will surpass coal during 2025, according to the IEA's Electricity 2025 report. #greenenergy #sustainabledevelopment #solarpv

97% of execs believe strong sustainability reporting can create a competitive advantage Nearly all executives believe in the positive business impact of strong sustainability reporting. A survey of more than 1,600 executives and over 200 institutional investors found that 97% say a stron...

New survey data shows that nearly all executives believe in the positive business impact of strong sustainability reporting #esg #sustainability

BYD & Saudi Electricity Company sign contract for world’s largest energy storage project The project will deliver a capacity of 12.5GWh, making it the world’s largest grid-scale battery energy storage deal to date. The energy storage business of Chinese conglomerate BYD officially confirm...

A deal has been agreed to develop the world’s largest grid-scale battery energy storage project to date in Saudi Arabia. #renewableenergy #greenenergy

Arket teams up with SOJO to offer clothing repair service Swedish clothing retailer Arket is the latest major name to partner with repair and alterations service, SOJO. Arket’s collaboration with the alteration and repairs platform means UK customers can now...

Swedish clothing retailer Arket is the latest major name to partner with repair and alterations service, SOJO. #sustainablefashion #slowfashion

Almost three quarters of UK workers expect to be offered responsibly invested pensions 72% of UK employees say it’s important that their employers offer a responsibly invested pension, according to new survey data.  Life insurance and pensions provider Scottish Widows surveyed more than...

72% of UK employees say it’s important that their employers offer a responsibly invested pension, according to new survey data. #sustainablefinance #ESG

8 countries with 100% renewable energy generation in 2025 Countries with 100% renewable energy generation can be found in the Americas, Africa, and Europe. Read about some of them here!

Several nations create so much renewable energy that they can export surplus to neighbouring countries. #renewableenergy #greenenergy

BNP Paribas & EIB agree deal to generate up to €8bn in wind energy investments BNP Paribas and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have co-signed an initiative to spur up to €8 billion in investment into the European Union’s wind energy sector.  The EIB will put up a €500 million...

BNP Paribas and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have co-signed an initiative to spur up to €8 billion in investment into the European Union’s wind energy sector. #greenfinance #renewableenergy #windpower

Allbirds launches world’s first net zero carbon shoe San Francisco footwear brand Allbirds has launched what it says is the world’s first net zero carbon shoe. The company’s ‘M0.0NSHOT Zero’ shoe is made from wool sourced from a farm in New Zealand that...

San Francisco footwear brand Allbirds has launched what it says is the world’s first net zero carbon shoe. #sustainablefashion #netzero

London venue becomes UK’s first vegan Michelin star restaurant An East London restaurant has become the UK’s first vegan venue to receive one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades.  Chef Kirk Haworth “brings his strong classical technique to bear on invent...

An East London restaurant has become the UK’s first vegan venue to receive one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. #vegan #sustainablefood

What is a sustainable food system? A sustainable food system is a way of producing, distributing, and consuming food that supports long-term environmental, social, and economic health. It prioritises natural resource conservation, mini...

Every action we take, whether choosing local produce, cutting down on food waste, or supporting ethical farming, plays a role in making our food supply more resilient and sustainable. #sustainability #sustainablefood

Researchers create solar-powered device that converts CO2 into sustainable fuel Scientists have developed a solar-powered reactor that absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel.  Created by a team of researchers at Cambridge University, the d...

Scientists have developed a solar-powered reactor that absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel. #sustianability

Researchers develop AI tool to help protect critically endangered whales An AI tool looking for patterns in vast datasets could help guide ships away from endangered whale habitats in the North Atlantic.  A team at Rutgers University-New Brunswick say that their machine le...

An AI tool looking for patterns in vast datasets could help guide ships away from endangered whale habitats in the North Atlantic. #conservation #savetheplanet #sustainabledevelopment

Columbia University launches USA’s first climate finance master’s program Students will soon be able to study for a master’s degree in climate finance at Columbia Climate School – the first of its kind to be offered in the United States.  The one-year, interdisciplinary cou...

Students will soon be able to study for a master’s degree in climate finance at Columbia Climate School – the first of its kind to be offered in the United States. #climatefinance #sustainabledevelopment

Tech and academic leaders launch AI model energy rating tool Software giant Salesforce has announced a new AI energy consumption benchmarking tool developed in collaboration with Hugging Face, Cohere, and Carnegie Mellon University. The first-of-its-kind AI Ene...

Software giant Salesforce has announced a new AI energy consumption benchmarking tool developed in collaboration with Hugging Face, Cohere, and Carnegie Mellon University.
#sustainability #artificialintelligence

World’s largest protected forest area to be established in Congo Basin 100,000 square kilometers of tropical rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now protected by law. Stretching across almost the entire width of the DRC and including an area of tropic...

100,000 square kilometers of tropical rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now protected by law. #conservation #sustainabledevelopment

California seeks to hold fast fashion brands accountable for environmental damage A new bill introduced in California would place strict environmental reporting and compliance obligations on fashion brands making over $1 billion in global revenue. The bill, introduced by Assemblyme...

A new bill introduced in California would place strict environmental reporting and compliance obligations on fashion brands making over $1 billion in global revenue. #sustainablefashion #fastfashion

LEGO Group to scale up solar energy capacity by over 70% in 2025 The toy manufacturer’s plans involve projects at their Danish headquarters as well as at sites in Hungary and Vietnam. The LEGO Group has announced plans to increase solar energy production capacity a...

The toy manufacturer’s plans involve projects at their Danish headquarters as well as at sites in Hungary and Vietnam.
#renewableenergy #greenenergy

Portuguese surf contest goes carbon neutral for second year running The organisers of the Capitulo Perfeito (Perfect Chapter) contest have announced plans to offset the event’s carbon emissions.  An annual surfing contest held at Carcavelos Beach, Portugal, will be ca...

Perfect Chapter remains the only Portuguese surfing contest to achieve carbon neutrality. #sustainablesport #goodgreennews

24 uplifting and positive ecotourism facts Ecotourism is a perfect solution for people that want to see the world but don’t want to see the world burn. It can also boost conservation efforts and provide much needed income to local communities....

Ecotourism is for people that want to see the world but don’t want to see the world burn. #ecotourism #sustainabletravel

Record-high 60% of energy generated in Germany came from renewables in 2024 Wind and solar generated more energy than fossil fuels in Germany for the first time ever in 2024. New figures published this week by Germany’s Federal Network Agency showed that 59% of the country’s ...

Wind and solar generated more energy than fossil fuels in Germany for the first time ever in 2024. #renewableenergy #netzero #goodgreennews

World’s largest renewable energy project awaiting go-ahead in Western Australia The proposed mixed development of wind turbines and solar PV panels would cover an area larger than New Jersey. An enormous renewable energy project slated for development in Western Australia has now...

A proposed mixed development of wind turbines and solar PV panels in Western Australia would cover an area larger than New Jersey. #renewableenergy #greenenergy