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article Carbon Pricing Could Shift Diets and Cut Food Emissions, New Report Finds
February 18th, 2026 • A new report explores how carbon pricing in the food sector could influence consumer behaviour and reduce agricultural emissions. The findings suggest that carefully designed carbon taxes or pricing mechanisms may shift purchasing patterns toward lower-emission foods, while raising important equity and policy considerations.
article Skyscraper Upcycling Gains Momentum as Cities Target Embodied Carbon Cuts
February 17th, 2026 • Developers and city authorities are increasingly retrofitting and repurposing aging skyscrapers instead of demolishing them, citing major carbon savings and economic advantages. As operational emissions fall through cleaner energy grids, embodied carbon in construction is becoming a central focus of net-zero strategies worldwide.
article Plastic Waste to Hydrogen: Emerging Technology Targets Dual Climate and Pollution Challenge
February 17th, 2026 • A new generation of waste-to-hydrogen technologies aims to convert non-recyclable plastic waste into low-carbon hydrogen. Developers argue the approach could address two pressing global challenges at once: plastic pollution and the need to scale clean energy carriers for net-zero transitions.
article Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Model Developed for Urban Areas
February 17th, 2026 • Researchers and water industry partners have demonstrated a sustainable wastewater treatment approach tailored for urban environments, integrating energy efficiency, nutrient recovery, and reduced emissions. The project shows how decentralized and optimized systems can support net-zero targets while maintaining high treatment standards for growing cities.
article Technip Energies and Reju to Build Large-Scale Polyester Recycling Plant in France
February 16th, 2026 • Technip Energies will partner with polyester recycler Reju to develop a new chemical recycling plant in France, aiming to transform textile waste into virgin-quality raw materials. The project reflects growing industrial investment in circular solutions to address fashion sector emissions and reduce landfill and incineration of synthetic fibres.
article Microsoft Explores Superconductors to Reduce Data Centre Power Losses
February 16th, 2026 • Microsoft is evaluating whether superconducting materials could help reshape power distribution in data centers, reducing energy losses and enhancing efficiency. As AI workloads drive rapid growth in electricity demand, new approaches to transmission and cooling are gaining attention across the technology sector.
article EU Approves Ban on Destruction of Unsold Clothing Under New Circular Economy Rules
February 16th, 2026 • The European Union has adopted new circular economy measures that will prohibit the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear. The rules form part of broader efforts to reduce textile waste, strengthen product sustainability requirements and increase transparency across supply chains.
article US Energy Sector Faces Operational Strain as Winter Storm Fern Cuts Crude and Natural Gas Output
February 13th, 2026 • A severe winter storm sweeping across major US energy-producing regions has reduced crude oil and natural gas output while pushing up power prices and testing grid resilience. The disruptions highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure as extreme weather events become more frequent and intense.
article Microsoft Expands Carbon Removal Strategy Through Partnership With Scale
February 13th, 2026 • Microsoft has announced a new partnership with Scale to accelerate the development and procurement of high-quality carbon dioxide removal solutions. The agreement reflects the growing role of long-term carbon removal in corporate net zero strategies as companies seek durable ways to address residual emissions.
article EU and Norway Deepen Green Alliance Cooperation to Accelerate Climate and Clean Energy Goals
February 13th, 2026 • The European Union and Norway have reviewed the progress of the EU–Norway Green Alliance, reaffirming their shared commitment to accelerating climate action, renewable energy deployment, and sustainable industrial transition. The annual meeting identified new avenues for cooperation in areas such as clean industries, green shipping, aviation and international climate diplomacy.
article OECD Launches 2026 Environmental Performance Review of Colombia
February 12th, 2026 • The OECD has launched its 2026 Environmental Performance Review of Colombia, assessing the country’s progress on climate policy, biodiversity protection, pollution control, and sustainable growth. The review provides targeted recommendations for accelerating Colombia’s net-zero transition while balancing economic development and social inclusion.
article EU Green Week 2026 to Focus on Financing a Nature-Positive Economy
February 12th, 2026 • EU Green Week 2026 will centre on how public and private investment can support a nature-positive economy while reinforcing Europe’s climate and biodiversity objectives. The event will bring policymakers, businesses, and financial institutions together to explore how nature protection can be integrated into economic decision-making.
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