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Wednesday 5th March 2025
Half of fossil-fuel emissions tied to just 36 firms, BYD secures $5.6B for expansion—while Norway bans petrol cars in zero-emission zones, UK funds £42M for health-focused net-zero hubs, and work begins on a £100M tyre-to-SAF plant. Internal fights within the UK cabinet and now Japanese banks starting to leave net zero banking alliance.
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Worldwide Highlights
Half of world’s fossil-fuel carbon emissions tied to just 36 companies
World’s largest iceberg has reportedly run aground 70km from South Georgia. A23a weighs nearly one trillion tonnes and is twice the size of Greater London, having calved from Antarctica in 1986
Malaysia unveils CO2 storage bill in push to become regional hub
The US banks left in December, the Canadians in January, an Australian bank in February, and now Sumitomo Mitsui has become the first Japanese bank to leave the Net Zero Banking Alliance
Building the future: empowering India’s smaller cities for climate action
Chinese car giant BYD secures $5.6bn for global expansion
The coming age of territorial expansion: climate change will fuel contests for land and resources
Straightline Aviation has placed a $50mn hybrid airship order
China announces plans for major renewable projects
Americans are increasingly aware that climate change is harming their health
Lego introduces sustainable (toy) tires made from recycled ocean materials
UK Highlights
Miliband clashes with Reeves over net zero promises - Energy Secretary accused of undermining growth with push to cut carbon emissions [cached copy]
Trains too expensive to justify net zero rules on air travel, says Loganair chief
£42mn funding to ensure health is central to net zero strategies - seven new hubs will receive up to £6mn each to deliver high impact research focused on reducing health inequalities
Sadiq Khan accused of 'astounding complacency' in net zero mission
Siemens, Rolls-Royce & the future of British nuclear energy
Work has begun on a £100mn factory that will make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used tyres
UK government plans to fund SAF revenue mechanism through a levy on fuel suppliers
The University of Brighton has launched a groundbreaking initiative to create more environmentally friendly hospital intensive care units
North Herts Council is inviting residents to help shape their Sustainability Strategy 2025-2030
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