Year: 2026

New CATF tool provides framework for self-assessment and strengthening of biomass carbon removal protocols

Stuart Mitchell

A new interactive tool from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) provides a practical framework for the self-assessment and strengthening of biomass carbon removal (BiCRS) protocols to help ensure that carbon removal projects deliver measurable and durable climate benefits.   The BiCRS Benchmark enables users to evaluate a protocol against 18 critical features that underpin high-quality carbon dioxide removal. The tool builds on CATF’s prior assessment of 25 publicly available BiCRS protocols, which convened an expert panel of scientists, engineers, and economists to evaluate 94 distinct protocol approaches across four core components…

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Channel 4 and 5 strike historic partnership to create unique offering for advertisers

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4 and Paramount have agreed that from 2027, Channel 4 Sales will become the exclusive advertising sales partner for a broad portfolio of Paramount brands in the UK, including its public service network, 5.  The long-term commercial partnership – the first time that advertising for the two PSBs has come under one roof – will create compelling new opportunities for brands to reach larger audiences, while supporting both broadcasters’ continued investment in British content. Under the terms of the agreement, Channel 4 Sales will assume responsibility for airtime sales…

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Students Lead the Charge to End Food Waste Within a Generation

Stuart Mitchell

A new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report details the impact and potential of Food Waste Warriors, a free program available for teachers and administrators to help students understand the importance of food and how to avoid wasting it. Since 2019, more than 1,000 schools have adopted Food Waste Warriors curricula, resulting in food waste reductions of up to 70% per school. Food Waste Warriors is launching a national ambition to end wasted food in K-12 schools within a generation. Accomplishing this requires three principal activities: engaging students through annual cafeteria…

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BBSRC publishes refreshed EDI action plan for 2026 to 2028

Stuart Mitchell

BBSRC has published its refreshed EDI action plan for 2026 to 2028, setting out bold commitments to build a fairer, more inclusive bioscience community. The action plan builds on progress made since the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s (BBSRC) first equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) action plan published in 2023. The plan identifies where more work is needed to address ongoing challenges, including: Progress since 2022 Since 2022, BBSRC investments have delivered tangible improvements across the bioscience community. Female representation on the BBSRC Pool of Experts has increased from…

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Asda creates 210 new Supported Internships for young people with special educational needs

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has become the country’s largest supported internship provider after creating 210 new placement opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across 35 stores nationwide. The expansion means Asda’s supported internship programme now operates in more locations than any other UK business, addressing a significant employment gap facing young people with learning disabilities. Only 4.8% of people in England and 4.1% in Scotland with a learning disability go on to secure paid employment after completing their education, compared with around 80% of their peers. Delivered in…

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