Supermarkets blamed as UK wastes £14bn by binning good food
(Mon 11/04)
The cost of buying and throwing away good food and drink reached £13.7 billion last year, new analysis by the UK's Local Government Association can reveal.
Spain's FCC secures first wind farm planning approval in UK
(Mon 11/04)
FCCâs UK subsidiary - Waste Recycling Group (WRG), one of the UKâs largest waste and resource management services companies, has been given the go-ahead to site two wind turbines at its closed Carnaby Landfill site,
London's target of green retro-fitting 200k homes falls 190k short
(Mon 11/04)
London Mayor Boris Johnson is in danger of missing his target to retro-fit 200,000 homes before the 2012 election as new figures show that just 74 homes have been treated since last year.
UK Govt provides £25m boost to global wildlife initiative
(Fri 08/04)
The UK is to provide £25 million to wildlife conservation work around the world through the Darwin Initiative, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman announced today.
Ex-Environment Minister faces jail for £30k expenses fiddle
(Thu 07/04)
Former Environment Minister Elliot Morley is facing a lengthy prison term after admitting dishonestly claiming more than £30,000 in parliamentary expenses.
UK Government invests £46m in new low-carbon bus fleet
(Wed 06/04)
Government funding of over £46 million will see 542 new low carbon buses on roads across England by March 2012, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.
UK's organic market remains optimistic despite sales dip
(Tue 05/04)
Sales of organic products in the UK fell nearly 6% to account for a market worth £1.73 billion in 2010 with the rate of decline slowing significantly throughout the year, according to the Organic Market Report published
Farming industry told to act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
(Mon 04/04)
Agriculture Minister Jim Paice has challenged farmers to live up to their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Offshore wind sector could create 230,000 UK jobs by 2050
(Thu 31/03)
New economic analysis released today by the Carbon Trust reveals that the global offshore wind sector is set to grow by up to 10 per cent per year and expects the UK to capture around a 10% share of the global offshore w
UK's greenhouse gas emissions on the increase, official data shows
(Thu 31/03)
The amount of greenhouse gases emitted by the UK is on the increase, according to official data released today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
UK reveals roll-out plans to install 53 million smart meters
(Wed 30/03)
A crucial step in delivering the UKâs energy security and low carbon future was taken today with the publication of the Governmentâs plans for the national rollout of smart meters.
Green Audit's uranium claims are unfounded, says EA
(Tue 29/03)
The Environment Agency has today revealed the findings of an investigation into claims by Green Audit that soil at the Hinkley Point Power Station site is contaminated with 10 tonnes of enriched uranium.
London 2012 Olympic Games to leave its mark on sustainable living
(Mon 28/03)
New Government funding to start projects providing a âgreenprintâ to help local residents turn derelict land into refreshing green spaces, recycle more, and travel more sustainably, has been announced today by Enviro
Hundreds of London's public buildings to get eco-overhauls
(Fri 25/03)
Hundreds of London public buildings such as fire stations, hospitals and offices will be helped to get an energy makeover and save cash off fuel bills following a £2.7 million boost for the Mayor's RE:FIT climate chang
Budget falls short on going green to get UK out the red
(Wed 23/03)
The UK Government has promised to put the âfuel in the tankâ of the nation's economy with a series of new measures in its âPlan for Growthâ â but without the focus on a green, low-carbon future many were calli
