Carbon

The trade body warns the UK is the only G7 nation without a national bioeconomy plan, and points to research valuing a 30 per cent switch to biomass feedstock at up to £204 billion a year.

Friends of the Earth Scotland says Scottish Government's 'irresponsible' waste policies left councils exposed to escalating carbon charges on incineration, with costs potentially reaching £168m a year by 2050

Middlesbrough facility completes first melt on upgraded electric arc furnace, with metal recycler and steelmaker projects already in the pipeline.

ADBA analysis puts bioCO2 capture costs at £54-£123 per tonne compared to up to £739 for direct air capture

Seven-level hierarchy places food and chemicals above power generation as demand for biogenic raw materials set to outstrip supply

Growth Delivery Plan outlines policies to reduce landfill emissions and support circular economy

Over 95 signatories warn £8 billion investment at risk without UK ETS classification

Carbon allowance obligations delayed as government hints at postponing EfW inclusion beyond 2028

The partnerships aims to scale up production to support closed-loop carbon technology

LGA survey finds majority of local authorities anticipate reduction in other waste services once obligations to meet cost of UK Emissions Trading Scheme start in 2028

Environmental NGO urges policymakers to introduce resource taxes and personal carbon allowances ahead of planned EC consultation

CarbonWARM tool expands coverage to incorporate new waste streams, including WEEE, batteries, sanitary waste, and incinerator bottom ash

Committee for Climate Change also says EfW must be included in Emissions Trading Scheme and face mandatory carbon capture requirements