UK's first waste CCS project and weakening oil demand: BusinessGreen's most read stories of the week

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BusinessGreen rounds up the most widely read stories on the site this week

UK's first energy from waste carbon capture pilot project goes live

Energy from waste operator enfinium flicks switch on pilot project at Ferrybridge facility that is set to capture one tonne of CO2 a day.

- by James Murray (@james_bg)

 

Shopify launches e-commerce platform for trading carbon credits

Canadian tech giant hails Carbon Commerce as an opportunity for credit sellers to simplify and accelerate the global Voluntary Carbon Market.

- by Michael Holder (@michaelholder)

 

'Global oil demand growth is slowing sharply': IEA credits 'surging EV sales' for weakening oil demand

Latest monthly update reveals how China's EV and rail boom is eating into global fossil fuel demand and dampening oil prices.

- by James Murray (@james_bg)

 

Sadiq Khan unveils government-backed plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street

Mayor of London to be given new powers to transform the 'jewel in the crown of Britain's retail sector'.

- Stuart Stone (@SStone26)

 

'The fight of our time': Labour puts climate action at heart of domestic and international agenda

Foreign Secretary and Energy Security Secretary deliver simultaneous speeches setting out new government's plans to turbocharge decarbonisation efforts.

- by Michael Holder (@michaelholder)

 

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