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- 1Heat pump sales soar across Europe as electricity taxes cutβHeat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows https://www. theguardian.com/environme
New data shows heat pump sales across Europe have surged after several governments reduced taxes on electricity, making the low-carbon heating technology cheaper to run than gas boilers. The figures are being widely shared among energy and climate watchers, who see the tax cuts as evidence that pricing policy can rapidly shift consumer choices towards electrified heating and away from fossil fuels.
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The United Nations Development Programme is highlighting China's path within the global green transition, drawing attention to the country's approach to shifting toward sustainable, low-carbon development. As one of the world's largest emitters, China's clean energy choices carry significant weight for international climate goals, making its transition strategy a subject of global interest and debate.
- 3UK pledges Β£90 million to heat homes with data centre waste heatββ¨οΈ UK wants more homes heated by waste heat from datacenters ο½’ The UK government says it is pumping Β£90 million ($119 mi
The UK government is putting Β£90 million into building and improving heat networks that capture excess heat from data centres and factories and redirect it to warm homes. The plan aims to cut energy waste and heating costs while expanding low-carbon heat infrastructure across the country.
- 4Rio Tinto and Shougang trial carbon capture technology in ChinaβRio Tinto and Shougang Group are trialling carbon capture technology in China
Mining giant Rio Tinto and Chinese steelmaker Shougang Group are testing carbon capture technology in China. The trial aims to cut emissions from steelmaking, one of the world's most carbon-intensive industries. The two companies have previously collaborated on low-carbon steel projects, and the latest effort signals continued momentum toward decarbonising heavy industry supply chains.
- 5Low Carbon to build 500MW UK solar-plus-storage projectβΌLow Carbon plans to build 500MW UK solar-plus-storage project
Renewable energy developer Low Carbon has announced plans to build a 500MW solar-plus-storage project in the UK, combining large-scale solar generation with battery storage. The project would be one of the bigger schemes of its kind in the country, supporting the UK's push to expand renewable capacity and grid flexibility. No further details on location or timeline were given.
- 6EU Ties Could Draw Canada Closer to Clean Climate EconomyβΌEU Connection Could Pull Canada Closer to Clean Climate Economy
Canada's economic and political ties with the European Union could help steer the country toward a cleaner, low-carbon economy, according to reporting by The Energy Mix. The item suggests that deepening EU connections may pull Canada closer to clean climate policies and markets, though no specific measures or announcements are detailed in the available coverage.
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Amazon is trialing lower-carbon aluminum in the construction of a data center in Ohio. The move is part of the company's efforts to reduce the embodied carbon of its infrastructure buildout, as data center expansion draws scrutiny for its environmental footprint. Details on the aluminum supplier and expected emissions savings were not disclosed.
- 8Hemp promoted as sustainable building materialβRE: https:// mastodon.social/@Karl_Theodor/ 117115878211084671 π± π π― 𧱠# Cannabis als nachhaltiges # Baumaterial : die #
A German-language post is arguing that cannabis, specifically hemp, could become the building material of the future for ecological construction. It opens with the striking claim that around 40 percent of global CO2 emissions come from the construction industry, presenting hemp-based materials as a way to cut that footprint. The post is being shared among users interested in green building and climate solutions, drawing modest engagement.
- 9Low Carbon Plans 500 MW Solar and Storage Park in the UKβΌEurope Solar PV News Snippets: Low Carbon Plans 500 MW Solar & Storage Park In The UK & More
Low Carbon has announced plans for a 500 MW solar and storage park in the United Kingdom, one of the larger co-located renewable projects proposed in the country. The announcement is part of a roundup of European solar PV developments, reflecting continued momentum in large-scale solar and battery storage investment across the region.
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Geothermal energy is being described as an increasingly volatile wild card in the global energy transition. The technology, which promises constant low-carbon power regardless of weather, is drawing renewed attention as new drilling approaches and projects push the boundaries of what geothermal can deliver, with observers weighing its potential against technical and financial uncertainty.
- 11Jaguar Uranium to Join Roth Nuclear Technology Conference in New YorkβJAGUAR URANIUM TO PARTICIPATE IN ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS' EMERGING NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK
Jaguar Uranium announced it will take part in Roth Capital Partners' Emerging Nuclear Technology Conference in New York. The event brings together companies and investors focused on nuclear energy and advanced reactor technology. Interest in uranium and nuclear-related firms has been growing as governments and markets look for low-carbon baseload power and as nuclear power regains policy support in several countries.
- 12BMW i3 wins cult following on the used EV marketβBMW's quirky i3 electric enjoys cult status as a second-hand EV
BMW's i3, the compact electric city car with an unusual design and carbon-fibre body, is gaining a devoted second life on the used-car market. Once considered an oddity after production ended, the hatchback is now prized by buyers as an affordable, characterful entry into electric motoring, with enthusiasts praising its light weight, rear-wheel drive and low second-hand prices.