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OPEC+ hikes oil production by 547,000 barrels per day for September Oil prices slipped on Friday, weighed down by a stronger U.S. dollar and the possibility that OPEC+ will further increase its crude oil output. Dado Ruvic | Reuters OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to raise oil production by 547,000 barrels per day for September, the … Read more

UK Space Agency and CNES launch mission to map atmospheric CO2 – EnvironmentJournal

The trans-European project aims to better identify and understand carbon sources and sinks, building on previous data from Japanese and US-led endeavours. Technology involved in the MicroCarb endeavour can measure concentrations of CO2 to one part permission, with a nominal pixel size of 4.5 x 9Km. Meanwhile, targeted zoom allows for ‘city-scanning’ at 2Km x … Read more

Sustainable Home Centre opens to energy professionals and homeowners in Bradford – EnvironmentJournal

The facility is run by UK heat pump giant Daikin and independent plumbers’ merchant James Hargreaves.  Daikin’s fourth Sustainable Home Centre in the country to date, it offers all visitors chance to view a range of cutting-edge energy solutions and technologies up close. The showroom is complemented by a training facility and stockist aimed at … Read more

UK councils must learn geospatial data adaptation from flood resilient countries – EnvironmentJournal

From the Netherlands to Japan, governments are harnessing advanced technology to revolutionise and improve rainfall management at a systems-level. Britain should do the same.  We are entering a new era of water volatility – from prolonged droughts straining reservoirs to increasingly destructive floods submerging infrastructure. And this more extreme climate is reshaping how we plan, … Read more

Wait, are we looking at the wrong Biodiversity Net Gain solutions? – EnvironmentJournal

As the government’s policy consultation continues, a new report suggests local authorities, developers and Downing Street should change the focus from on-site environmental investment to larger off-site projects, delivering greater impact.  The Comparative Value of On-Site v Off-Site Biodiversity Net Gain for Restoring Nature has been produced by a number of high profile experts in … Read more

Heatwaves and heavy rain pose threat to UK power supply – EnvironmentJournal

‘Abnormal’ weather events are becoming Britain’s new normal, with serious implications for electricity distribution networks.  A new analysis by energy management and grid-edge intelligence firm VisNet has outlined how intense rainfall, sustained high temperatures and powerful winds pose a significant threat to any day-to-day activities that rely on power.  So-called ‘pre-faults’ — a sudden spike … Read more

Eden Project’s 100m anamorphic sand art honours fleeting magic of nature – EnvironmentJournal

Watergate Bay has become a temporary canvas for original work which the sea will swallow, raising awareness about the vulnerability and fragility of ecosystems.  Created by the sand art collective Sand In Your Eye, the new work kicks off the Eden Project’s 2025 summer season, Enchanted Earth, which incorporates theatre, interactive exploration classes and hands … Read more

Jodie Comer gets high praise as she is compared to young Meryl Streep

Jodie Commer gets compared with young Meryl Streep Kenneth Branagh, the British actor and director lauded Jodie Comer by likening her to Hollywood veteran actress Meryl Streep. While promoting his upcoming film, The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde, he raved about his leading star Comer for her spectacular acting skills. “I consider myself fortunate to … Read more