With the end of this legislative session, whilst Select Committee work carries over as normal, I wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on some of what the Environmental Audit Committee has accomplished so far. Thanks to the important contributions and tireless work of my colleagues on the Committee, the EAC staff, and the many…
ITRE lawmakers clashed over fast-tracking an overhaul of electricity network rules Source link
The solar power sector is betting on an alliance with battery producers as Europe’s underdeveloped power grid increasingly becomes a limiting factor, deployment stagnates, and Brussels seeks to claw back market share from China. “Unplug your solar panel,” German energy economist Lion Hirth urged during the last weekend of April as the wholesale electricity price…
Mobile networks have evolved over decades, increasingly expanding their role in the digital economy. While the first generations focused on basic connectivity, and 5G has driven new capabilities for industry and digital services, the next technological frontier points to something even more ambitious: that networks not only connect devices, but also perceive the physical environment. In…
MEPs urge Commission not to introduce exemptions for mining companies Source link
Planned NZ merger supported despite submissions citing major concerns over environmental management Source link
In February 1945, towards the end of the second world war, a German V2 rocket struck Walthamstow Marshes in east London. The explosion tore a crater into the marshland. Left untouched, it slowly filled with water, sediment … and life. Today, this wartime scar has become a thriving pond. “It’s small but it really punches…
The only train station in Houston, the US’s fourth-largest city and one of the fastest-growing conurbations in the country, is a diminished, morose sight. Intercity trains arrive at this squat, shed-like Amtrak building, which cringes in the shadows of roaring highways, just three times a week. That such a meager train station could ostensibly serve…
Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU On 19 May 2025, the UK government and the European Union (EU) agreed to pursue a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement. This, together with the Windsor Framework, will make it easier, cheaper and more predictable for goods to move not just between…
The Live Here Love Here team will be there to share ways you can get involved in initiatives which include: Adopt A Spot, Small Grants Scheme, Green Flag for Communities and many more! Those interested in making a positive impact on the environment within their area and community are being invited to come along to…
