Met Office chief warns UK's big freeze will last “for some time”
(Tue 30/11)
The chief meteorologist at the UK Met Office has tonight confirmed there is no end in sight to the paralysing icy grip of sub-zero temperatures and warned of further huge snowfalls.
REpower and Energiekontor UK sign deal for 21 wind turbines
(Tue 30/11)
REpower Systems AG and UK-based wind energy company Energiekontor UK have signed two new wind turbine contracts.
UK shivers with record cold snap... and worse is to come
(Mon 29/11)
The Met Office has confirmed the UK's current sub-zero temperatures have triggered a number of November minimum temperature records to fall across the country.
Building industry faces toughest test to match low carbon agenda
(Mon 29/11)
The construction industry faces the largest change management programme since Victorian times if it is to meet the low carbon agenda, according to an industry report published today.
UK starts roll out of £500 million low carbon network project
(Mon 29/11)
Four innovative projects that will speed up the crucial development of smart grids to meet low carbon energy use, will share £62 million of funding from the £500 million Low Carbon Networks Fund, energy regulator Ofgem
Fury as Scottish Govt shuts down environmental watchdog
(Thu 25/11)
The Scottish Green Party has slammed today's announcement by SNP Ministers that they will follow the lead of the UK Government and scrap the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) in Scotland.
Europe's largest recycling plant opens for business
(Tue 23/11)
A state-of-the-art recycling facility with the capacity to recycle 2 billion plastic bottles a year has been opened following the completion of 14-month revamp after it was destroyed by fire.
National Trust launches 5-year restoration for Kinder Scout
(Mon 22/11)
The National Trust has announced that one of the key sites in the history of the battle to improve access to the countryside, Kinder Scout in the Peak District, is set to get a major £2.5 million restoration over five y
Liverpool poised to tap into £15bn offshore wind opportunity
(Thu 18/11)
Liverpool could become a major hub in the development of the UK's offshore wind industry and tap into a £15 billion opportunity, according to a new report.
UK's eco Eden Project forced to close following freak floods
(Thu 18/11)
The UK's leading eco attraction, the Eden Project, has been forced to close until at least the beginning of next week after freak floods caused tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Carbon “pawprint” cut at world's most sustainable dog rescue centre
(Wed 17/11)
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has been granted planning permission to build a state of the art Rehoming Centre in Leicestershire as part of its network of 18 centres across the UK and one in Dublin.
India and UK business leaders to kick start low carbon partnership
(Tue 16/11)
Top business leaders from the UK and India have called for closer trade ties on clean technologies with the aim of boosting economic growth at the same time as cutting carbon emissions.
Scotland aims to create 60,000 new green jobs in low carbon economy
(Tue 16/11)
A plan to create new green jobs and capture the opportunities of the low carbon economy has been published by the Scottish Government.
UK increases payments for environmental stewardship
(Tue 16/11)
The UK Government has today confirmed the details of an increase in spending on Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) until 2014.
Roads to be recycled from work on power link-up
(Tue 16/11)
A project to link the electricity networks of Wales and the Republic of Ireland is aiming to benefit the environment - by recycling the roads it excavates to lay a new cable.
