Environmental
China leads global offshore wind growth
The global wind market grew by 94GW in 2021 according to new data from the Global Wind Energy Council. This brings installed capacity up to
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A Celtic canal lift
In 140 AD The Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius ordered the construction of a new wall to bisect central Scotland. The Antonine Wall as it became
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Australia warns of critical shortage of engineers
Australia’s largest universities are calling on the government to take urgent action to double the numbers of engineering graduates in order to avert an infrastructure
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Infrastructure impact escalates in Ukraine
Destruction of essential infrastructure by Russian forces and the displacement of millions of people is causing conditions to worsen for Ukrainians affected by war. The
Space
Engineers test NASA rocket for Artemis 1 moon mission
NASA engineers are preparing to test its new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, Orion spacecraft, and Exploration Ground Systems at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s
Environmental
Europe seeks independence from Russian gas
The European Commission has published plans to move away from all Russian fossil fuels by 2030 including gas. The project, known as REPowerEU will seek to
Environmental
Satellite data shows Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point
Experts are warning that the Amazon could soon reach a tipping point, crossing of which would trigger dieback and turn much of the forest to
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Shelter needed for refugees fleeing Ukraine
Over 500,000 people have fled from Ukraine into neighbouring European countries seeking safety from the invasion of Russian forces. According to the United Nations Refugee
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100 countries pledge to protect oceans
Countries from all over the world have committed to new pledges to protect oceans from human activities. Gathering at the One Ocean Summit in Brest,
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EU confirms role for gas and nuclear in energy transition
The European Commission has produced a new note “A Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act” confirming that investment in certain gas and nuclear energy activities is
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Boeing invests in flying taxi company
The Boeing Company has invested $450M in California based advanced air mobility company Wisk Aero. The investment will support development of the company’s sixth generation
Environmental
Report says $9.2 trillion per year needed for net zero
Massive investment in new infrastructure is needed by the world’s leading emissions producers in 69 countries if the world is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions