Utility firm banned from claiming gas power is greener than electricity
(Wed 02/06)
Jersey Gas has lost a battle with utility rivals Jersey Electricity Company (JEC) over claims that electric power costs three times more carbon equivalent than gas.
Coronation Street-style terraced homes rated most energy efficient
(Wed 02/06)
Student flats, mid-terraced housing and Victorian homes were named among the most energy efficient buildings in the country, following a research exercise by the University of Sheffield and energy company E-ON.
Scottish Greens welcome Donald Trump's "Bunker" trump
(Wed 26/05)
Green MSPs have welcomed an announcement that Donald Trump's masterplan for a luxury Scottish golf course has been "bunkered" by the transfer of a plot of land to a large group of owners, and cannot now go ahead in it
Green credentials of BT's new phone book under attack
(Wed 26/05)
The ‘compact’ new phone book announced by BT, has been billed as an eco-friendly alternative to the brick-like tomes dumped on millions of doorsteps every year.
“UK has world's best renewable resource,” says new Energy Secretary
(Thu 20/05)
The UK renewable industry was given a massive political vote of confidence today after new Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne promised to deliver the licensing and investment environment needed to deliver on
5-day volcano ash cloud forecast predicts clear skies over UK
(Thu 20/05)
Today's data and forecast charts from the UK and Icelandic Met Offices predict a window of clear, ash-free skies over the UK for the next five days.
New volcanic ash cloud update and alert SMS service launched
(Tue 18/05)
A new volcanic ash SMS text message service has been launched to reassure travellers about the risk of flight disruption up to five days in advance.
UK bosses back renewable energy to underpin economic recovery
(Tue 18/05)
The UK’s potential as a world leader in renewable energy has been highlighted by business leaders as a driving factor in providing the country with a successful economy for the future.
Students taught greenest way of making cups of tea
(Mon 17/05)
British university students are wasting almost £11million a year when they brew up and snack on fast-food.
World's largest wave energy site on schedule for summer switch-on
(Mon 17/05)
Wave Hub, the pioneering UK marine energy project, is on course to be deployed this summer with fabrication of sub-sea cables and the hub itself nearing completion.
Most UK airports to reopen as ash cloud shuts down Heathrow and Gatwick
(Sun 16/05)
The UK's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has tonight confirmed London's two main airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, will be closed until at least 7am Monday morning as airports in Northern Britain are allowed to reop
Further airports closed as volcano ash cloud nears London
(Sun 16/05)
The latest high-density volcanic ash cloud is nearing London after Met Office forecasts predicted its would reach the skies over Oxford this evening.
UK airport shutdown extended but London stays open for flights
(Sun 16/05)
Major UK airports including Manchester, East Midlands and Liverpool will be shut from 1pm today as a high-density volcanic ash cloud sweeps down from Iceland.
Parts of UK airspace shut with arrival of new ash cloud
(Sun 16/05)
Areas of the UK airspace have been closed tonight as fresh, high-density concentrations of volcanic dust threaten flights.
Campaigners welcome PM's pledge to lead “greenest Government ever”
(Sat 15/05)
The UK's green sector has welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron's announcement that carbon emissions from central government will be cut by 10% in the next 12 months.
