VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has launched a pioneering initiative focused on developing low-carbon, water-efficient technology for the production of fibre-based products. This initiative, dubbed "Energy First," has the potential to significantly reduce water usage by up to 90% and overall energy consumption by more than half.…
Mike Lynch, the British technology entrepreneur once dubbed "Britain's Bill Gates," has died in a tragic boating accident. The 59-year-old founder of Autonomy was found dead in the wreckage of his superyacht, which sank off the coast of Sicily earlier this week. Just two months ago,…
Taking action on climate change isn't just about installing solar panels and driving electric vehicles. Improving your home's energy efficiency can have a significant impact on reducing your carbon footprint. This is the message from Mike Barcik, a leading expert in HVAC, energy efficiency and construction,…
Broadacres Housing Association, a social housing provider in North Yorkshire, has reached the halfway point in its £5.3 million energy efficiency retrofit programme. The ambitious project aims to improve the energy performance of over 400 older properties across the region, including towns like Easingwold, Bedale, Northallerton, and Ripon,…
Botswana has unearthed a colossal 2,492-carat diamond, marking the second-largest ever discovered in a mine. The gem, recovered from the Karowe Mine, has been hailed as an "exceptional" find by Lucara Diamond Corp., the Canadian mining company operating the site. The diamond, found intact and deemed "…
Motorists on the M56, including those travelling to the Creamfields music festival, are facing severe delays this afternoon. The congestion is a result of a collision on the motorway, combined with heavy traffic heading towards Daresbury for the festival's opening day. Highways England has reported delays exceeding 90…
Nestlé's chief executive, Mark Schneider, has resigned after eight years at the helm, following a period of underwhelming performance that has impacted the company's share price. The Swiss food giant announced on Thursday that Schneider had "decided to relinquish his roles as CEO and member…
The US stock market took a slight step back on Thursday, giving up some recent gains as investors braced for key remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium later this week. The broad-based S&P 500 dipped by 0.2%, retreating from its…