Environment

The firm says the Class 230 battery train has been fully approved and is ready to replace diesel stock for passenger service on a number of lines.

The nation also plans to stop restaurants giving out single-use straws by the end of 2020 and will force them to reduce the use of all single-use plastic items by nearly a third.

Global shipping is responsible for about 2.2 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions.

Ecosystem-based adaptation is said to be a key part of promoting nature-based measures for climate change adaptation.

The launch of the new facilities is being promoted with an immersive art installation outside the Tate Modern. which has been made using 5.555 cups – representing the number of cups used every minute in the UK.

Iran is planning to convert around 10 million motorbikes into e-motorcycles. in a bid to further reduce gas consumption in the country.

The International Energy Agency says oil and gas companies. with their ‘extensive know-how and deep pockets’. can play a crucial role in accelerating the deployment of offshore wind. carbon capture and hydrogen.

The power network operator has been recognised by the Carbon Trust for an absolute reduction of 6.6% carbon emissions since 2016 17.

The company has also pledged to reduce and eliminate waste from onsite operations during the same period.