Year: 2026

FedEx Team Members Plant Trees and Lead Clean-Up Drive To Support UAE’s Sustainability Goals

Stuart Mitchell

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, joined the Emirates Environmental Group’s (EEG) annual “For Our Emirates We Plant” campaign, with more than 45 FedEx team members volunteering to plant native Ghaf trees in Al Shareea Forest, Abu Dhabi. The initiative contributes to local greening and biodiversity restoration efforts by planting approximately 650 trees to help absorb carbon dioxide, improve air quality, and provide vital habitats for pollinators that sustain the ecosystem. This effort supports the nation’s reforestation goals and complements the UAE’s ‘Year of Community’, which…

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GB gas networks invest millions in accelerating Net Zero transition

Stuart Mitchell

Britain’s gas network companies have invested millions in innovative projects designed to decarbonise the energy system, a new report has revealed.  Over the course of 2024/25, gas networks collectively invested almost £13 million across 48 innovation projects, driving progress towards a decarbonised energy system. 75% of projects focused on Net Zero and the energy transition, including initiatives centred around low carbon gases such as hydrogen and biomethane.  The data has been collated by the UK gas networks’ representative body, Future Energy Networks (FEN) in this years’ Annual Innovation Summary. This…

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Victoria Centre Announces Nottinghamshire Mind As 2026 Charity Of The Year

Stuart Mitchell

Victoria Centre has announced that Nottinghamshire Mind will be its Charity of the Year for 2026, strengthening the centre’s commitment to supporting the communities across Nottingham. The announcement follows the completion of a successful two-year charity partnership with Nottinghamshire Hospice, during which the centre raised a total of £24,972 in support of vital local services. In 2025, fundraising reached new heights thanks to activities such as the Christmas gift wrap activation, Christmas Mog Trail and a toy collection initiative to support families and children in need. Following a strong first…

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Sustained NOAA Funding is a Win for All of Us

Stuart Mitchell

The House has voted to advance a budget bill that would maintain funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) until September 2026. NOAA provides essential services in support of people and our planet – from tracking our weather and climate, to managing ocean health and fisheries, to supporting emergency first responders. Without federal policymakers providing strong funding for NOAA during the annual appropriations process, there is a risk these essential services could lapse. Jeff Watters, Ocean Conservancy’s vice president for external affairs, issued the following statement in response:…

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New Government strategy set to raise the bar for farmed animal welfare

Stuart Mitchell

The UK Government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy, released recently, marks an historic turning point for farmed animals across England. The strategy sets out the Government’s priorities and focuses on the changes and improvements it aims to achieve by 2030. Compassion in World Farming (Compassion) is thrilled to see a commitment to phase out cages for laying hens and farrowing crates for sows. For decades, cages have been the enduring symbol of intensive livestock farming, and Compassion has fought tirelessly to consign them to history. Today’s announcement represents one of the…

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