planetSHINE is hosting the UK launch of Meat The Future, a new documentary featuring world-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall and executively produced by musician Moby. This deep-dive documentary into the world of cultivated meat will be the opening film shown at the COPtimism event in Glasgow, and will be available for virtual attendees in the UK […]
Robert Cruickshank Associates (RCA), innovators at the intersection of broadband and power networks, have announced a breakthrough that creates energy opportunities for cable broadband operators: the first nationwide availability of standards-based Optimum Load Shaping (OLS) signals that enable operators to reduce electrical expenses and to take leading roles in boosting the efficiency of electric grids […]
Sky has announced the Grand Prix winner of its Sky Zero Footprint Fund initiative – a £2m advertising fund which supports and inspire others to join the journey to Net Zero Carbon. The fund was established to help accelerate and amplify initiatives that drive positive behavioural change and tangible impact towards creating a more sustainable […]
ITV has announced that it plans to put the environment front and centre for its viewers during the channel’s Climate Action Week, taking place from November 1st alongside the COP26 talks in Glasgow. During Climate Action Week the channel will see a strong range of programming, from topical new commissions to coverage in ITV’s live […]
ViacomCBS International Studios has announced the launch of VIS Social Impact. The new studio division will develop social impact-driven content addressing climate, equity, and health for the ViacomCBS portfolio of brands, including Paramount+, as well as for third-party partners. VIS Social Impact is part of ‘Content for Change’, a global ViacomCBS initiative that aims to […]
For the first time in British television history, the country’s soaps and continuing dramas have joined forces to highlight the issue of climate change and environmental issues. Casualty, Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Holby City and Hollyoaks have each filmed scenes, or have references, to cover different aspects of climate change and, in a soap […]
Extreme E, the sport for purpose electric off-road racing series, has confirmed that its Season 1 finale, ‘the Jurassic X Prix’ will take place in Bovington, in the UK’s South Coast county of Dorset, on 18-19 December 2021. Alejandro Agag, Extreme E Founder and CEO, said: “I’m very excited by this race location – our […]
Prince William will talk climate change with BBC Newscast’s Adam Fleming at Kensington Palace, ahead of the inaugural Earthshot Prize Ceremony – the prestigious environmental awards aiming to find solutions to the biggest challenges facing our planet. The TV and podcast interview will be broadcast on October 14th and consists of a thirty minute, one-to-one […]
Google has announced that it will stop ads running on climate change-denying YouTube videos, and also prohibit ads promoting such claims. Google said the new policy will come into play in November and be enforced by “automated tools and human review”. Explaining the new policy in a blog post, the Google ad team said: In […]
The BBC has announced extensive coverage plans for the UN’s upcoming climate change conference in Glasgow, bringing audiences to the heart of November’s summit with special programming, news and digital coverage. Under the banner of ‘Our Planet Now’, the BBC will bring together its UK and global services to deliver comprehensive coverage of COP26, as […]