The board of directors at Swedish energy giant Vattenfall have commissioned an independent inquiry to investigate claims company CEO Øystein Løseth pocketed illicit cash from a takeover deal.
Europe votes against changes to "crumbling" emissions trading scheme
(Tue 16/04)
Members of the European Parliament have today voted against plans to freeze auctions of a portion of CO2 emission quotas, so as to boost the price of EU "polluter's permits". ... Read more
Climate policy develops despite lack of global agreement
(Mon 15/04)
The implementation of policy relevant to climate change, and its impact, accelerated markedly over the last decade, despite the slow pace of international climate negotiations, says Climate Policy Initiative in a new rep... Read more
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes achieves Environmental Excellence
(Fri 15/02)
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes has become the world's first motor sport team to receive the FIA Institute’s Environmental Award for the Achievement of Excellence.... Read more
Europe achieves ozone-damaging chemical ban 10 years ahead of target
(Wed 05/12)
Europe has made significant progress in phasing out chemicals which damage the ozone layer, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). ... Read more
UK's leading wind energy operator launches CEO investigation
(Sun 28/04)
The board of directors at Swedish energy giant Vattenfall have commissioned an independent inquiry to investigate claims company CEO Øystein Løseth pocketed illicit cash from a takeover deal.
Europe votes against changes to "crumbling" emissions trading scheme
(Tue 16/04)
Members of the European Parliament have today voted against plans to freeze auctions of a portion of CO2 emission quotas, so as to boost the price of EU "polluter's permits".
Climate policy develops despite lack of global agreement
(Mon 15/04)
The implementation of policy relevant to climate change, and its impact, accelerated markedly over the last decade, despite the slow pace of international climate negotiations, says Climate Policy Initiative in a new rep
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes achieves Environmental Excellence
(Fri 15/02)
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes has become the world's first motor sport team to receive the FIA Institute’s Environmental Award for the Achievement of Excellence.
Europe achieves ozone-damaging chemical ban 10 years ahead of target
(Wed 05/12)
Europe has made significant progress in phasing out chemicals which damage the ozone layer, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Asia's first 'green hub' logistics centre opens in Singapore
(Tue 04/12)
Asia's first 'green hub' logistics centre has opened for business in Singapore.
Austria tops league for attracting renewable energy investment
(Tue 04/12)
Investing in renewable technologies in Austria has come out above other European nations according to a new Energy Investment Map, launched by PA Consulting Group.
UK clean energy firm to build Africa's largest solar PV power plant
(Tue 04/12)
Cheshire-based Blue Energy is to build Africa’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in a move that could spark a renewable energy revolution in West Africa.
Global CO2 emissions to hit record-high this year, new figures confirm
(Sun 02/12)
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are set to rise again in 2012, reaching a record high of 35.6 billion tonnes - according to new figures from the Global Carbon Project, co-led by researchers from the Tyndall Centre
Europe sets out its prosperity plan to support the environment
(Thu 29/11)
The European Commission today put forward a proposal for an Environment Action Programme (EAP) to guide EU environment policy up to 2020.
Europe to tighten environmental laws on shale gas drilling
(Wed 21/11)
The emergence of exploration for shale oil and shale gas across Europe will need to be backed up with "robust regulatory regimes" following a European Parliament vote today.
Nordics on course to have world's first carbon-neutral energy system
(Wed 21/11)
The Nordic region is on course to become the first in the world to have a carbon-neutral energy system, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Greenhouse gas levels reach record high, UN report confirms
(Tue 20/11)
The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a new record high in 2011, according to the UN's World Meteorological Organization.
World Bank report warns of a bleak future without climate policy
(Mon 19/11)
Emissions of man-made greenhouse gases are breaking new records every year and are putting the planet on a path towards 4-degree global warming probably as soon as by the end of this century, according to a new report co
Industry calls for Europe to suspend carbon capture funding process
(Thu 15/11)
The UK's Carbon Capture and Storage Association has led calls for a pause in the funding selection process to ensure pioneering projects will not be left behind and forced to close.
