Farmgen seals landmark £30m deal to build AD plants across Britain
(Tue 15/02)
Farmgen, the UK’s leading specialist in ‘energy farming’, has signed a £30 million contract with manufacturer and installer Kirk Environmental to build a network of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants across the UK.
London to have more electric charging points than petrol stations
(Mon 14/02)
London will soon have more electric charging points than petrol stations with the launch today of an installation programme of 1,300 new charging points to encourage more drivers to use electric vehicles in the capital.
UK Government calls temporary halt to its big forest sell-off
(Fri 11/02)
The UK Government has temporarily shelved plans to sell its publicly-owned English forests as it looks to introduce extra safeguards to protect access and biodiversity.
UK looks to scrap funding of inefficient onshore wind turbines
(Thu 10/02)
The UK Government is to embark on a “new approach” to onshore wind generation as it is set to announce an overhaul of funding and planning frameworks.
Carbon Trust Standard hits milestone big business figure
(Wed 09/02)
Leading firms British Land, Mothercare and Motorola have been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard, pushing the total number of certifications for reducing carbon emissions to 500.
E.ON given green light for Humber offshore wind farm
(Wed 09/02)
The Yorkshire and Humber region could benefit from jobs and investment as E.on was granted permission to construct a 230MW wind farm off the coast of Humberside.
UK announces review of Feed-in Tariff green energy programme
(Mon 07/02)
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne has today launched a comprehensive review of the Feed in Tariffs (FITs) scheme following growing evidence that large scale solar farms could soak up money intended to help homes, communities
World's first electric-powered cash security van launched
(Mon 07/02)
UK cash security firm G4S has added the world's first fully electric-powered security van to its fleet.
Prince Charles urges UK to work in better harmony with Nature
(Sun 06/02)
Prince Charles has urged the UK to work in harmony with Nature to avoid wrecking “this small island” for future generations.
UK launches National Skills Academy for renewable industry
(Fri 04/02)
The UK’s green and renewable industries prospects for sustained growth were boosted today as Skills Minister John Hayes announced a new National Skills Academy (NSA) for Environmental Technologies.
UK Met Office issues flash severe gale warning for Northern England
(Fri 04/02)
Forecasters at the UK Met Office have issued a series of flash severe gale warnings for Northern England after hurricane-force winds wreaked havoc overnight.
England's recycling rate breaks 40% barrier for first time
(Thu 03/02)
England's households are recycling more rubbish as official figures show recycle rates have broken through the 40 percent barrier for the first time.
UK axes 450 forestry jobs on Day One of UN's Year of the Forest
(Wed 02/02)
Around 450 jobs are to be lost at the Forestry Commission in England and Scotland – a move announced on the same day the United Nations launched its Year of the Forest programme.
Utility firm reports alarming drop in renewable power output
(Wed 02/02)
The UK's second largest electricity generator has confirmed a near-20% drop in the output of wind energy and a 30% reduction in hydro generation in a shareholder statement.
UK tackles greenwash with Govt guide to making green claims
(Wed 02/02)
The UK Government has published new guidelines to support companies accurately and responsibly describe the environmental credentials of products and boost consumer confidence in their eco claims.
