Articles by Toby Hill
National Grid's net zero vision 'over-reliant' on bioenergy with CCS, report claims
All National Grid's net zero pathways rely on significant BECCS capacity to generate 'negative emissions', claims think tank Ember
UK firm turning industrial CO2 into fish food secures €2.5m boost
Deep Branch secures backing to build new facility in Netherlands dedicated to processing carbon emissions into alternative protein sources
Packaging developer Choose toasts 'world's first' biodegradable paper bottle
The fully biodegradable and compostable packaging innovation has been developed in Edinburgh with support from Innovate UK and Sky Ocean Ventures
G20 stimulus packages 'missed opportunity' to accelerate green energy, analysis finds
The UK could reach a 60 per cent renewable power system by 2025 were it to shift Covid-19 energy sector recovery funds from fossil fuels to green power, report concludes
Siemens Gamesa reaches 100 per cent clean electricity goal worldwide
The achievement marks the latest milestone in the wind turbine manufacturers' roadmap to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
Tesla plugs UK homes into its 'Virtual Power Plant'
Tesla has opened its Energy Plan to UK homes without electric vehicles, partnering with Octopus Energy to supply renewable electricity to customers
Green groups demand peat burning ban in face of government inaction
Defra has reiterated its intention to ban rotational burning on peat bogs, but has still yet to offer a timetable of action
Why demand for consumer goods continues to drive deforestation
Voluntary industry commitments in consumer goods sector have struggled to make a dent in deforestation rates, CDP research suggests, furthering the case for regulatory action
Amazon badges-up 40,000 products as 'Climate Pledge Friendly' in Europe
Customers can now choose from more than 40,000 items among Amazon's vast product range that have been certified as sustainable
Kaluza and Bosch tout direct-to-car smart EV charging system
The two firms announce successful trial of technology they claim could help extend the power grid and consumer efficiency benefits offered by smart charging electric vehicles
Air pollution linked to 14 per cent of UK Covid-19 deaths, study finds
Landmark study estimates 15 per cent of worldwide deaths from Covid-19 may be attributable to long-term exposure to air pollution, demonstrating impact of fossil fuels on pandemic
Ocado and Amazon steer different courses towards green delivery fleets
Ocado is expanding its fleet of CNG-fuelled trucks, as Amazon unveils its first custom designed electric delivery van
City of London eyes 800 green jobs as it maps path to net zero by 2040
Governing body of UK capital's financial district lays out detailed decarbonisation and green investment roadmap
Stranded assets: Report warns US oil majors are lagging European rivals in clean energy transition
Latest study from Carbon Tracker shows that while US firms are particularly exposed, all oil and gas firms would face massive stranded asset risk in the event of a successful energy transition
Survey: Businesses place higher importance on sustainability after Covid-19
Carbon Trust's second annual survey on corporate attitudes towards sustainability reveals surge in engagement with climate action
Clean Air Day 2020: Illegal UK air pollution hindering children's memory, studies show
Raft of new studies underscore the myriad adverse impacts of the UK's chronic air pollution, but also make clear that the solutions - including shifting away from fossil fuel cars - are quickly ramping up
Sir David Attenborough: Curb inequality and 'capitalist excess' to safeguard climate
Veteran broadcaster calls for economic and societal shift in mindsets to avoid catastrophe in interview as £50m Earthshot Prize launches
Report: UK farmers must align practices with climate-friendly future or face collapse
New study from the Nature Friendly Farming Network draws on evidence from 43 farms to warns sector is at risk of wave of bankruptcies unless practices change
'Doing the basics well': Vodafone racks up £10m energy efficiency savings in three years
The savings were achieved via a raft of efficiency improvements across 90 of the firm's buildings including offices and data centres
Plugging in: Energy UK unveils London EV guide for businesses
The guide provides options to minimise the cost and complexity of upgrading power supplies and lists organisations that can provide advice, according to trade body
Corporate Leaders Group signals growing SME focus as Low Carbon Ltd joins stable
Low Carbon Ltd has become the first SME to join climate advocacy body the Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group
Ÿnsect attracts $372m backing as it gears up 'world's largest' insect farm in France
Insect protein developer has created a patented process for cultivating mealworm to produce low carbon feed for fish, pet and livestock
Road haulage groups accused of lobbying against air pollution efforts
DeSmog investigation uncovers lobbying by some road and freight trade bodies that may have delayed and watered down local UK measures to tackle illegal levels of air pollution
'Staggering': EV leasing surges on back of company car tax incentive
The elimination of Benefit In Kind tax for company car drivers using an electric vehicle has since April driven a boom in EV leasing, according to Octopus Electric Vehicles
Fossil fuel giants falling short of 2C mark despite net zero pledges, investor group warns
The $22tr investment group claims oil and gas firms moving closer to aligning with 2C global warning, but that additional climate measures are needed
UK electric car sales surge despite bleak period for car market, figures show
Pure electric vehicle sales are up 664 per cent since 2016 while diesel sales are down 75 per cent through the same period, according to SMMT
Macquarie and Siemens announce major energy-as-a-service joint venture
Two firms team up to launch Calibrant Energy, which aims to bring together raft of green energy, heating and cooling technologies to offer efficient flexibility services for corporate and public clients
Green Aisles take root in Homebase stores
New dedicated spaces to showcase energy efficient and environmentally friendly products alongside expert advice on efficiency measures in the home
'Real urgency required': Business leaders urge G20 to act now on climate change
Bosses at world's leading businesses step up calls for G20 to deliver tangible progress on curbing emissions
National Grid launches scheme to bring disadvantaged pupils into the net zero workforce
Initiative aims to help disadvantaged pupils from south London meet the growing demand for skilled workers that is being created by the net zero transition
Honda to quit F1 to focus on transition to full electrification
Move aligns with Honda's commitment to reaching full electrification across Europe by 2025
Food and drink giants urge UK government to strengthen deforestation laws
Firms including Tesco, Nestle and Waitrose want UK government proposals expanded to encompass all deforestation, not just that defined as illegal
Guardian steps up net zero and climate coverage commitment
Newspaper announces new goal to eliminate two-thirds of its emissions and offset the remainder by 2030
Government places temporary hold on controversial Cumbrian coal mine project
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is considering whether to call in for review Cumbria Council's controversial approval for new coal mine
How the economic fallout from climate change could reach $31tr a year
CDP publishes major new report detailing how the economic fallout from the climate crisis is only just starting to build
BrewDog moves to make all its employees carbon negative
Scottish brewer is to calculate the carbon footprint of its entire workforce and then doubly offset the emissions total
Green light for UK's first new coal mine in 30 years as Cumbria council grants approval
The mine will be operated by West Cumbria Mining and is expected to extract 2.4 million tonnes annually for use in industry, causing consternation among climate campaigners
Global Briefing: UN summit confronts global biodiversity crisis
All the top green business news from around the world this week, including VW's electric vehicle investment in China, electric ferries in Thailand, and Denmark's ambitious climate goal
UK firm Carbon8 to deploy carbon capture technology at Dutch energy plant
The pilot is set to combine waste fly ash with captured CO2 to create manufactured aggregate for the construction industry
Energy storage: Global capacity predicted to surge by a third every year in 2020s
The consultancy predicts that US and China will drive global growth in cumulative energy storage capacity, which should top 740GWh by the end of the decade
Total sketches first stages of plan to become low-carbon power producer
The French oil major plans to boost annual investments in renewables and electricity by $1bn, although gas will remain a key source of revenue
'Moral need for action': University of Cambridge targets full fossil fuel divestment by 2030
The university outlined a staggered approach to divestment through to 2030, and said it will invest instead in renewable energy
Macquarie makes £120m investment in UK waste giant Viridor
The investment brings Macquarie's investments in the energy, waste, solar PV and onshore and offshore wind sectors to more than £1.5bn, according to the firm
CBI: urges government to reshape commuting infrastructure in wake of pandemic
Britain's biggest business group argues Treasury's Spending Review offers 'golden opportunity to improve the commuter experience' and assist net zero goal
NHS becomes world's first health system to commit to net zero
Plan includes a string of new targets and commits NHS to reducing emissions under its direct control to net zero by 2040, before bringing its supply chain footprint in line by 2045
Nature playing critical role in nation's wellbeing during pandemic, survey finds
Natural England's latest People and Nature survey found four in ten people are spending more time in natural spaces since the pandemic began
Financing change: Science-based targets system launched for banks and investors
As many as 55 banks and financial firms including Standard Chartered and Amalgamated Bank have already committed to setting climate targets under the new system
National Grid sets out raft of science-aligned 2030 climate targets
The energy giant is aiming to slash greenhouse gas emissions and air travel while electrifying most of its vehicle fleet by 2030