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Ceres welcomes strengthened Massachusetts energy affordability bill, urges restoration of critical efficiency funding

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres applauds Massachusetts House lawmakers for passing strengthened legislation designed to lower electricity costs for residents and businesses and urges further negotiations to ensure the state’s nation-leading energy efficiency program Mass Save is fully funded in the final package.   The legislation — known as An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power and Economic Competitiveness (H.5151) — includes new approaches to manage electricity load and enhance the electric grid with solar and other distributed energy resources, accelerate the process for getting new clean power online, and give the state more…

Citizens in Europe Welcome Drones in Life-saving Operations

Stuart Mitchell

In six cities, Helsinki, Hamburg, Stockholm, Gdansk, Riga, and Tartu, more than 8 000 people answered the surveys concerning drones and drone usage. The trend was clear: emergency and medical use cases consistently ranked as the most acceptable. Respondents prioritized safety and noise control, particularly when flights occur near private residences. Across all participating cities, higher knowledge levels about drones directly correlated with increased trust and overall acceptance. Drone acceptance in Helsinki The survey round of the autumn 2025 highlighted that Helsinki residents are most receptive to drone applications that…

IPA welcomes guide for the responsible use of generative AI in advertising

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA has welcomed the new best practice guide for the responsible use of generative AI in advertising, developed under the auspices of the Government and Industry-led Online Advertising Taskforce, and published by the Advertising Association on Thursday 5 February. The voluntary guide provides UK advertising practitioners with practical recommendations for deploying generative AI responsibly, helping organisations navigate AI’s opportunities while mitigating potential risks. It has been developed collaboratively by an expert working group, which includes industry leaders and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), building on and operationalising the IPA/ISBA…

Outdoor Media Awards 2026 welcome entries for 20th year celebration

Stuart Mitchell

Bauer Media Outdoor UK has opened entries for the Outdoor Media Awards (OMAS) 2026, held in partnership with Campaign. The OMAs celebrate their landmark 20th year with a bold new look and feel that reflects two decades of creativity, innovation, and excellence in Out of Home (OOH) advertising. Moments that stand the test of time The 2026 theme champions campaigns that capture attention, influence culture, spark conversation, and create “Did you see that?” moments. From strategic brilliance to creative impact, this year’s awards recognise the work that truly stands out…

National Trust welcomes philanthropist’s record-breaking donation as the charity unveils major plans for 2026

Stuart Mitchell

The National Trust has received the biggest cash donation in its 131-year history as philanthropist Humphrey Battcock has pledged £10 million in unrestricted funding. This comes as the Trust shares its upcoming plans to restore nature, end unequal access to nature and culture, and inspire millions more people to care for the world around them in 2026. Record-breaking donation Mr Battcock’s donation is transformative for the National Trust because it means the charity can spend the funds without conditions. Most donations to UK charities are legally restricted to be spent…