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New report highlights potential of mine energy in achieving UK net zero target

Envirotec Magazine

A new white paper published by the Mine Energy Taskforce and Local Energy Hub network has called for greater support for mine energy as a key low carbon heat source in the UK that can contribute to government’s ambition to reach net zero by 2050. Dawdon mine water treatment scheme (image credit: Copyright Coal Authority.

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ESG Explainer: China’s Climate Challenge

Chris Hall

This would put China within range of overachieving on its NDC non-fossil fuel targets, but it would be insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement 1.5C The country also controls the global EV battery supply chain, including 80% of the world’s raw material refining and 60% of its battery component manufacturing.

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Net Zero Scrutiny Intensifies at COP27 

Chris Hall

In its report, the group said non-state actors’ net zero commitments should include immediate absolute emission reductions along the supply chain and short-, medium- and long-term science-based targets. Data gaps and inconsistencies . There are many out there living on pledges,” he said. .