New standards proposed for organic greenhouse crops
(Wed 09/03)
New standards for growing organic crops in greenhouses and polytunnels are being proposed, following feedback from an open public consultation.
ExxonMobil hit by ad ban for making false biofuel claims
(Wed 09/03)
Oil giant ExxonMobil has been rapped by the UK's advertising watchdog for claiming research into algae-based biofuels could help counter climate change.
UK's new Carbon Plan targets green power, heat and travel
(Tue 08/03)
The UK Government has set out its action plan on climate change setting strict actions, tougher domestic targets and binding deadlines for delivery.
New £550 million low-carbon finance scheme announced
(Fri 04/03)
A joint partnership between the Carbon Trust and Siemens to provide UK businesses with green equipment finance worth up to £550 million over the next three years has been announced.
UK Govt says $100+ oil price transforms case for low carbon
(Thu 03/03)
UK Energy Minister Chris Huhne has said the rising price of oil transforms the economics of energy and that staying addicted to fossil fuels is now the costly, high-risk option.
UK asks public to help shape energy policy with My2050
(Thu 03/03)
The UK government has opened up its low-carbon energy policy by giving people the chance to take and influence the decisions about the nation's energy future.
Ad watchdog slates Good Energy for misleading consumers
(Wed 02/03)
Utility firm Good Energy has been banned from claiming they supply 100% renewable energy directly to consumers, following a ruling by the UK's advertising watchdog.
UK's 'Energy farming' surges forward with new AD plans
(Tue 01/03)
Cumbria is powering ahead as the UK’s leading centre for ‘energy farming’ with the announcement by Farmgen of plans for a third £3 million rural electricity generating plant in the county.
UK Government drives forward its sustainability agenda
(Mon 28/02)
The UK Government has announced a package of sustainability initiatives to deliver on its promise to be the greenest yet.
UK's largest community-owned wind farm gets green light
(Mon 28/02)
The UK's largest community-owned wind farm is to go-ahead after initial plans were given approval.
Sheffield bids to become UK's first self-sufficient energy city
(Thu 24/02)
City of steel Sheffield is aiming to become the UK's first self-sufficient energy city, Government Minister Chris Huhne announced today.
Scotland slashes red tape on green renewable energy
(Thu 24/02)
Owners of public buildings and businesses in Scotland will soon be able to generate energy using technologies such as solar panels without requiring planning permission.
Minister warns FITs scheme at risk of “grinding to a halt”
(Thu 24/02)
Energy minister Chris Huhne has warned the UK's Feed-in Tariff scheme is in danger of “grinding to a halt” as money gets diverted to commercial-scale renewable operations.
Electric vehicle charging network extended across UK
(Wed 23/02)
One of the barriers of widespread adoption of electric vehicles, the interoperability of regional charging schemes, has further been removed by an initiative operated by Chargemaster, the British company which is rapidly
Journey to centre of Earth on trail of everlasting renewable heat
(Wed 23/02)
Engineers at Newcastle University have today begun an ambitious project to drill 2,000m under the heart of the city in search of renewable energy.
