B&Q launches campaign to cut tax on green goods
(Wed 13/10)
B&Q, the UK’s largest home improvement and garden centre retailer, has launched a petition for customers, colleagues and MPs to sign up to its campaign to get the VAT reduced on green goods.
Chancellor urged to invest in green economy to cut deficit
(Mon 11/10)
Unions, businesses and green campaigners are calling on the Chancellor to lead the UK out of recession by investing in a low-carbon economy in a joint letter today.
Brewery makes first delivery of renewable gas to National Grid
(Fri 08/10)
Adnams Bio Energy renewable gas, made from brewery and local food waste, will make it’s first delivery to National Grid from its anaerobic digestion (AD) plant today.
Nine charged over alleged illegal waste exports to Africa
(Fri 08/10)
The UK Environment Agency has today charged nine people as part of the biggest investigation into illegal electrical waste exports from the UK to West Africa.
Firm wins £2.4m smart metering contract to fit 26,000 homes
(Thu 07/10)
Technology company Logica has been awarded a £2.4million contract to roll-out more than 26,000 residential smart meters across the UK.
Govt accused of “lies” & “broken promises” on renewable policy
(Thu 07/10)
The UK coalition government has been accused of a policy U-turn on supporting early adopters of renewable energy.
Deal signals advent of clean fuel-cell power stations
(Wed 06/10)
Three British companies have joined forces to develop a pioneering venture in clean power generation.
Govt minister test drives famous poo-powered car
(Wed 06/10)
A government minister was blown away when he got behind the wheel of a poo-powered car for a test-drive.
Royal Society issues new guide to science of climate change
(Thu 30/09)
The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science, has today launched a new short guide to the science of climate change.
UK's first solar power plant gets green light
(Tue 28/09)
Solar developer 35 Degrees has secured the go-ahead from Cornwall Council to build the UK’s first solar park at a disused tin mine near Truro in Cornwall.
Advisors warn UK needs “rapid” action to hit renewable targets
(Fri 10/09)
The UK is unlikely to meet its commitment to generate 15 percent from renewable sources, according to the Government’s influential group of climate change advisors.
Killer shrimp found in UK for the first time
(Fri 10/09)
An extremely destructive and invasive species of shrimp, commonly known as the ‘killer shrimp’ has been found for the first time in the UK.
Milestone reached for UK wind power
(Fri 10/09)
A historical renewable landmark has been reached after National Grid data revealed the UK’s wind farms generated around 10% of all electricity delivered to consumers.
Stiebel Eltron completes green energy installation projects
(Thu 02/09)
Leading renewable energy products manufacturer Stiebel Eltron has completed a raft of installation contracts across the UK.
Quercia links with ENER-G to turn greenhouse gas into energy
(Thu 19/08)
An innovative renewable energy from landfill waste project by Quercia Ltd, the sister company of Blackburn-based Neales Waste Management, will create enough green electricity to power 700 homes, while cutting annual carb
