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Verra Launches New Carbon Registry Powered by S&P Global

July 31st, 2026 • Verra has launched a new carbon registry powered by S&P Global Energy, consolidating project management and carbon credit transactions within a more integrated digital platform. The system has migrated billions of credits and thousands of projects, while introducing improved reporting, traceability, and account management tools for carbon market participants.

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Modified Titanium Dioxide Boosts Green Hydrogen Output in Laboratory Tests

July 31st, 2026 • Researchers from RMIT University and two Chinese universities have increased laboratory hydrogen production more than 80-fold by modifying titanium dioxide, a common and relatively inexpensive material. The findings could support the development of lower-cost photocatalytic hydrogen systems, although further testing under natural sunlight and full water-splitting conditions is required.

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AI Demand Helps Make Nuclear Power Financeable Again

July 29th, 2026 • Rapid growth in artificial intelligence is increasing demand for continuous electricity, prompting major technology companies to support nuclear projects through long-term contracts and direct investment. These commitments are improving the financial prospects of reactor restarts and advanced nuclear technologies, although construction costs, regulatory approvals and delivery risks remain significant.

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Malawi Launches First Utility-Scale Battery Storage System

July 29th, 2026 • Malawi has commissioned a 20 MW battery energy storage system in Lilongwe to store surplus solar power and support the national grid during periods of high demand. The project is expected to reduce power outages, limit reliance on diesel generation, and enable the country to integrate more renewable electricity.

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Gulfstream G800 Completes High-Altitude Flight Using 100% SAF

July 28th, 2026 • A Gulfstream G800 powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines has completed a high-altitude test flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The research campaign examined whether unblended SAF can reduce soot particles linked to contrail formation, while generating evidence to support future fuel certification and aviation climate strategies.

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ScotWind Spending Plans Highlight Offshore Wind Supply Chain Gap

July 28th, 2026 • Developers behind 16 ScotWind projects expect to spend £25.5 billion in Scotland across development, construction, operations and maintenance, according to updated supply chain statements. However, the wider expenditure forecast, estimated at more than US$112 billion, shows that Scotland will need substantially more manufacturing, port and workforce capacity to capture a larger share of the investment.

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Mykor Scales Mycelium Insulation Made From Waste Biomass

July 27th, 2026 • Mykor is developing insulation and construction systems that combine fungal mycelium with industrial and agricultural residues. The company aims to reduce embodied carbon, divert waste from disposal and offer builders an alternative to conventional mineral and fossil-based insulation materials.

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Google Ford BlackRock and Carhartt Launch Skilled Trades Alliance

July 27th, 2026 • Google, Ford, BlackRock and Carhartt have formed a new alliance to expand access to skilled trades training across the United States. The initiative aims to address workforce shortages that could constrain investment in energy, manufacturing, digital infrastructure and other sectors central to the net zero transition.

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Japan’s Plastic Supply Crunch Accelerates Packaging Rethink

July 24th, 2026 • Disruptions to naphtha supplies have exposed Japan’s heavy dependence on disposable plastic packaging, raising costs and creating shortages across food retail and manufacturing. Companies are responding with paper-based alternatives and lighter packaging, but lasting change will require stronger domestic recycling systems and shifts in consumer expectations.

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Climate Transition Plan Disclosure Rises to 69% Among EU Companies

July 24th, 2026 • Nearly seven in ten companies covered by EFRAG’s latest review disclosed a climate transition plan for the 2025 financial year, up from 55% in the previous reporting cycle. However, the study found a persistent gap between publishing a plan and setting measurable targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway.

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European Plastics Recyclers Delay Investment as 2030 EU Deadline Approaches

July 23rd, 2026 • European plastics recyclers are postponing investment in new sorting and processing capacity as high financing costs and economic uncertainty weaken confidence in project returns. TOMRA warns that Europe may need to at least double its plastics recycling capacity to meet EU packaging requirements by 2030.

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JLR Backs Global Standard for Lower-Carbon and Circular Glass

July 23rd, 2026 • JLR is supporting ResponsibleGlass as the organization develops a global sustainability standard for the glass industry. The proposed framework would introduce common requirements for emissions reporting, responsible sourcing, worker protections and circular product design.
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