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COP30, Belém - what to expect

ECIU @eciu.net · 11h

COP30, Belém - what to expect

With just a few weeks to go before the world gathers in Brazil for the next UN climate summit, we look ahead to what COP30 has in store.
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With not long to go before the world gathers in Brazil for the next UN climate summit, we look ahead to what COP30 has in store.

https://eciu.net/insights/2025/cop30-belém-what-to-expect

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ECIU @eciu.net · 11h

Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site

Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 12h

Government EV policy change could cost over £1000 a year for millions of families

Changes to ZEV mandate are likely to mean fewer, cheaper-to-run EVs on the market.
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Government EV policy change could cost over £1000 a year for millions…

Changes to ZEV mandate are likely to mean fewer, cheaper-to-run EVs on the market

Marginal Gains: how wind is pushing gas out of the power market and…

ECIU @eciu.net · 12h

Miliband: Clean power is right choice for UK to ‘bring down bills for good’

Ed Miliband has labelled a dependence on fossil fuels as the UK’s energy “Achilles heel” as he pushes ahead with a clean power agenda in the face of increasing political opposition.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 13h

Marginal Gains: how wind is pushing gas out of the power market and cutting costs

Growth in British renewables cutting electricity prices by up to a quarter.
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Growth in British renewables cutting electricity prices by up to a quarter.

ECIU @eciu.net · 13h

Soaring classroom temperatures harm exam results, climate board warns

Students’ exam results are being put at risk by overheating schools amid Britain’s rising temperatures, according to the government’s climate advisers.
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UK must be ready for ‘unprecedented’ heatwaves and flooding, climate experts warn

ECIU @eciu.net · 14h

🔎582 gigawatts of global renewable energy capacity was added in 2024 - representing a 15.1% annual growth rate.

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ECIU @eciu.net · 14h

UK must be ready for ‘unprecedented’ heatwaves and flooding, climate experts warn

Heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and flooding will all become more regular and intense, experts say.
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Heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and flooding will all become more regular and intense, experts say

Indicators of Global Climate Change 2025

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ECIU @eciu.net · 15h

Indicators of Global Climate Change 2025

The latest climate science at a glance — all the key metrics, in one infographic, to explain how continued greenhouse gas emissions are fuelling worsening climate change impacts.
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The latest climate science at a glance — all the key metrics, in one infographic.

Ed Davey to urge energy sector to ‘take on the lies of Farage and Badenoch’

ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

Ed Davey to urge energy sector to ‘take on the lies of Farage and Badenoch’

In a speech to the Energy UK conference on Tuesday, the Liberal Democrat leader will address industry figures about the “shattered” political consensus over climate action.

The Liberal Democrat leader will address energy industry leaders.

US Threats Cast Doubt On Shipping Emissions Deal

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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

US threats cast doubt on shipping emissions deal

An ambitious plan by UN's shipping agency to cut maritime emissions could be scuttled at the last minute after the US threatened to impose sanctions on those supporting it. The IMO are set to formally adopt the plan on Friday.

An ambitious plan by the UN's shipping agency to cut maritime emissions could be scuttled at the last minute after the United States threatened to impose sanctions on those supporting it.

COP30, Belém - what to expect

ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

COP30, Belém - what to expect

With just a few weeks to go before the world gathers in Brazil for the next UN climate summit, we look ahead to what COP30 has in store.
eciu.net/insights/20...ém-what-to-expect

With not long to go before the world gathers in Brazil for the next UN climate summit, we look ahead to what COP30 has in store.

https://eciu.net/insights/2025/cop30-belém-what-to-expect

ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

Western companies warn of China rare-earth supply chain chaos

Companies have warned renewed US-China dispute over rare-earth materials will lead to “broken” supply chains and higher prices for chips, cars and weapons as executives plead for de-escalation between two trading powers.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

🔎 200,436

Estimated tonnes of C02 emissions from a planned new data centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh - roughly equivalent to the annual emissions of neighbouring Edinburgh Airport.
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Giant data centre could use as much power as every home in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Edinburgh Council has said the developer will not have to submit an environmental impact assessment, sparking concerns data centres are avoiding scrutiny from planners

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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

Nature targets will be missed without more support for tree growing, experts say

Progress towards cutting the UK’s planet-warming emissions and protecting nature will likely be hampered by several barriers facing the tree production sector, according to experts.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

World falling far behind deforestation goals with farms and fires driving loss, report says

Deforestation, saw the world permanently lose forest equal to an area the size of England in 2024 alone, putting the planet 63% behind the goal set at COP26 to reverse deforestation by 2030.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

Indicators of Global Climate Change 2025

The latest climate science at a glance — all the key metrics, in one infographic, to explain how continued greenhouse gas emissions are fuelling worsening climate change impacts.
eciu.net/analysis/in...

Indicators of Global Climate Change 2025

The latest climate science at a glance — all the key metrics, in one infographic.

Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk

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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, investigation finds.

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds

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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

⚠️ England has 2nd worst harvest on record

New Defra data shows that 2024 harvest has been pushed into 3rd place, as 3️⃣ of the 5️⃣ worst harvests on record seen this decade alone.

Net zero only credible solution to reduce impacts of climate change.

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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

Thousands of homes now need repairs after insulation fitted under government scheme

More than 30,000 homes face damp or mould due to ill-fitted insulation, with a handful facing immediate risks like fires, a government watchdog warned.
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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

Marginal Gains: how wind is pushing gas out of the power market and cutting costs

Growth in British renewables cutting electricity prices by up to a quarter.
eciu.net/analysis/re...

Marginal Gains: how wind is pushing gas out of the power market and…

Growth in British renewables cutting electricity prices by up to a quarter.

Government EV policy change could cost over £1000 a year for millions…

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ECIU @eciu.net · 1d

Government EV policy change could cost over £1000 a year for millions of families

Changes to ZEV mandate are likely to mean fewer, cheaper-to-run EVs on the market.
eciu.net/media/press...

Changes to ZEV mandate are likely to mean fewer, cheaper-to-run EVs on the market