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- 1Italy approves law to revive nuclear energy productionβItaly has approved a law that will once again allow the country to produce nuclear energy, nearly four decades after it
Italy has approved a law allowing the country to produce nuclear energy again, nearly four decades after nuclear power was banned in a 1987 referendum. The move marks a major shift in Italian energy policy, reopening the door to nuclear plants as the government seeks low-carbon sources and greater energy independence.
- 2Heat 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.
- 4Low 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.
- 5Rio 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.
- 6Book-and-Claim Proposed as Fix for Green Steel's Geography ProblemβGreen Steelβs Geography Problem Meets a Book-and-Claim Fixes
Green steel production is concentrated in a handful of regions, leaving buyers elsewhere unable to source low-carbon steel near their operations. A book-and-claim system, similar to schemes used in renewable energy certificates, would let companies purchase green steel attributes even when the physical material flows elsewhere. Industry observers are debating whether such accounting fixes can genuinely accelerate decarbonisation or risk diluting real emissions cuts.
- 7Hemp 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.
- 8Jaguar 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.