Record participation as world unites for Earth Hour
(Mon 21 Mar 2011 23:21)
Just four days out from the global lights-out event, Earth Hour 2011 has reached record participation, with 131 countries and territories registered to take part, on all seven continents, with all G20 countries, thousand
City leaders pioneer green action beyond Earth Hour
(Thu 17 Mar 2011 10:14)
As the globe prepares to switch off for Earth Hour, cities across the globe are leading the drive to take Earth Hour 2011 beyond the hour by committing to lasting environmental actions
Campaign launched to help delivery drivers cut CO2 emissions
(Tue 15 Mar 2011 15:14)
A campaign to help van drivers go 'green' through reduced emissions, affordable CO2 offsetting and cost-saving sustainable business practices has been launched in the UK.
First community renewable energy co-op launches share issue
(Mon 14 Mar 2011 17:05)
A pioneering co-operative venture to develop small to medium scale community owned renewable energy installations in communities across Cornwall has taken a major step forward with the launch of Community Power Cornwallâ
Scottish whisky-makers get into the spirit of Earth Hour
(Wed 09 Mar 2011 11:05)
Scotland's famed whisky makers are getting into the spirit of WWF’s Earth Hour later this month after announcing their support for the annual global event to highlight people and wildlife threatened by climate change.
UN launches GM treaty to protect biodiversity
(Mon 07 Mar 2011 23:00)
Colombia, Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden have become the first countries to sign a new treaty that provides international rules and procedures for liability and redress in the event of damage to biodiversity caused by g
Plane spotters asked to take part in Met Office climate study
(Sat 05 Mar 2011 19:22)
Scientists at the Met Office and Royal Meteorological Society are asking everyone in the country to take part in the OPAL Climate Survey.
Scotland to host second global low-carbon finance conference
(Wed 02 Mar 2011 12:01)
Investments in Scotland's growing renewables industry have proven the strength of close working between public and private sectors, Alex Salmond said today as he announced details of a two-day global green finance confe
Kite-powered cargo ships take to the seas to cut emissions
(Tue 01 Mar 2011 00:12)
Global shipping firm Cargill has agreed to fit the first of its fleet with huge kites to harness green wind power and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry.
Coronation Street house gets a complete eco-makeover
(Fri 25 Feb 2011 17:00)
One of the most famous terraced home addresses in Britain, No 1 Coronation Street, is to be given an eco facelift for the first time ever at this year’s Ideal Home Show 2011.
India chosen as global host of World Environment Day
(Tue 22 Feb 2011 22:16)
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced that India will be the global host of this year’s World Environment Day (WED) on 5 June, during which the intrinsic link between quality of life and the h
The National Trust launches programme to get Britain outdoors
(Thu 17 Feb 2011 17:34)
The National Trust has announced a major shift in its focus as it aims to help more people enjoy to outdoors and get closer to nature by focusing on walking, cycling and camping.
UK's influential Green Economy Council meets for the first time
(Wed 16 Feb 2011 18:39)
The first meeting of the UK's Green Economy Council was held today to discuss how government and industry can work together to support the transition to a green, low carbon economy and minimise the costs for business wh
Boeing gives its iconic jumbo jet a 21st Century green upgrade
(Mon 14 Feb 2011 12:28)
Airplane makers Boeing has unveiled the latest addition to its 42-year jumbo jet programme with the introduction of its new 747-8 Intercontinental.
Business leaders meet EU chiefs to discuss low carbon economy
(Wed 09 Feb 2011 00:01)
A group of leading companies and investors will meet with the three Presidents of the European Institutions today to argue that low-carbon growth is the most effective driver of economic recovery and the best foundation
GE seeks innovations for its eco home of the future contest
(Fri 04 Feb 2011 13:18)
GE is calling on European technologists, entrepreneurs and start-ups to participate in a new phase of its €160 million ($200 million) open innovation challenge – seeking the best ideas for harnessing and managing ene
UN launches year-long celebration of vital role of world’s forests
(Wed 02 Feb 2011 21:33)
Recognising the role that forests play in everything from mitigating climate change to providing wood, medicines and livelihoods for people worldwide, the United Nations today kicked off a year-long celebration to raise
UN to launch International Year of the Forests 2011
(Wed 02 Feb 2011 10:53)
The International Year of Forests — a year-long celebration of the vital role that forests play in people’s lives — will be launched today, at a ceremony attended by world leaders, Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai an
€500mn loan granted to connect North Sea offshore wind farms
(Mon 31 Jan 2011 19:39)
The European Investment Bank has formally agreed to provide a EUR 450 million loan to TenneT to finance construction and operation of an 83km 380kV transmission connection between the Hague and Rotterdam. This will close
New polar expedition to measure rate of Arctic ice melt
(Wed 26 Jan 2011 11:35)
A ‘thin blue line’ of fresh water immediately beneath the Arctic sea ice may hold the key to understanding changes in ocean currents that influence the prevailing climate of Europe and the East Coast of North America
