Carbon dioxide emissions
UK launches carbon tax consultation

The Treasury has begun a consultation on UK carbon border adjustment mechanism, targeting carbon intensive imports from 2027

Ofgem chief calls for massive job creation in UK carbon capture sector

During visits to CCS projects in Teesside and Humberside, Jonathan Brearley highlighted the need for clean jobs in decarbonising heavy industries, hydrogen production and power plants

Tata Steel to close Port Talbot blast furnaces

The owners of Port Talbot steelworks have declined a union proposal to sustain blast furnace operations, placing nearly 3,000 jobs at risk

UK imposes carbon pricing on imports

The UK will implement a new import carbon pricing mechanism by 2027, aiming to support its decarbonisation efforts

Australia approves first coal mine since election

This mine will be built close to Moranbah and is projected to generate 2.5 million tonnes of coal during a five-year period

Alternative roles offered to British Steel workers affected by coke ovens closure

The company have offered alternative roles to around 250 colleagues affected by the closure of its Scunthorpe coke ovens

UK is falling behind on ‘green steel’ race

The UK has planned just one green steel plant compared to 38 in European countries, according to a new report

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Government unveils new measures to cut costs for energy-intensive industries

Nearly 300 companies in sectors including steel, metals, chemicals and paper are set to benefit

Climate activists throw black paint over Michael Gove’s office

The extinction Rebellion protest was against plans for a new coal mine

Liberty Steel to idle manufacturing at one of its plants due to rising energy costs

The company said it had been forced to refocus its business to adapt to “challenging market realities”