Green Intelligence publishes the latest environmental news you need to know. Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter.
Green Intelligence - straight to your inbox
15 April 2024
Deforestation rates threaten 2030 climate targets
Read time:
The rates of tropical forest deforestation are pushing 2030 climate targets out of reach, despite major progress in Brazil and Colombia.
12 April 2024
Less than 3 per cent of England’s land could produce 13 times more renewable energy
Read time:
England could be expanding its onshore renewable energy potential and cutting emissions with just 3 per cent of its land.
11 April 2024
Two years to save the world: UN climate chief’s stark warning
Read time:
In response to governments’ lack of action on climate change, UN climate chief Simon Stiell delivers his starkest warning yet.
10 April 2024
Enhanced reputation is a driver of climate action, but businesses see barriers in government support and funding
Read time:
A recent survey of 288 SMEs across 44 countries has explored the key motivators and barriers to climate action, with a lack of clear government support and policy being one of the top barriers.
08 April 2024
What to do with the UK’s wasted wind energy
Read time:
Studies have shown that wasted offshore wind could cost the UK £1bn annually. This wasted energy could be used to effectively power green hydrogen projects.
03 April 2024
Better policy needed to tackle global e-waste
Read time:
Strategies like the EU’s ‘right to repair’ will benefit consumers and climate, but are policies like these enough to overcome the challenge of e-waste?
21 March 2024
Trafford Council Leader launches support to help Trafford Park’s businesses Bee Net Zero
Read time:
Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council and Greater Manchester Lead for Green City-Region today launched ‘Bee Net Zero | Trafford Park’, a new partnership which will help businesses based on the park to access funded services to help them transition to net zero.
11 March 2024
World hits record high CO2 emissions – Green Economy analysis
Read time:
In 2023, global CO2 emissions reached a record high 37.4 billion tonnes. But there is still hope for the future.
06 March 2024
White paper outlines steps to net zero success
Read time:
Working alongside experts in the sector, Green Economy has created an invaluable resource for energy-intensive operators.
06 March 2024
Tax cuts and nuclear plans – the UK’s spring budget
Read time:
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today announced his spring budget to the House of Commons, with plans to expand nuclear power and reduce taxes.
05 March 2024
Boards need to engage staff with sustainability, report says
Read time:
New research suggests boards need to embolden management and embed sustainability into business decisions in order to boost impact.
29 February 2024
GMCVO launch Energy Resilience Fund in Greater Manchester
Read time:
GMCVO’s fund is available for Greater Manchester organisations seeking finance for retrofit, energy generation, and green technology projects.