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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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 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
Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Family offices are ramping up their battle for talent, creating new incentive plans for top executives that … Read more
Senior woman looking on cell phone at sidewalk cafe. Yuliya Taba | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. A leading advisory group to the wealth … Read more