Environment

The projects are backed by UK Export Finance – a government agency in the Department for International Trade – that provides loans and financial guarantees to UK companies involved in major projects around the world.

A new report says the reduction in emissions was achieved largely due to businesses improving their energy efficiency credentials. using alternative feedstocks and utilising more renewable energy sources.

The Committee on Climate Change says the government must now confront the ‘rapid changes’ that are needed to drive decarbonisation while supporting the economy.

China needs to reduce its reliance on coal. which continues to drive emissions despite the massive uptake of renewable energy sources.

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.