Forestry Commission launches grant scheme to help woodland birds
(Wed 31/03)
The Forestry Commission in the North West has launched a new type of grant to encourage landowners to help reverse the decline of the region’s woodland birds.
UK Govt targets each department to tackle climate change
(Wed 31/03)
The UK Government has become the first in the world to publish plans that will set out how every major department will address the challenge of climate change in the country.
Businesses blast “inadequate” advice over new emissions scheme
(Wed 31/03)
Nearly half of businesses set to participate in the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme believe government advice on the new legislation is inadequate, and are also unclear on how to forecast their CO2 emissions and purchase ca
UK’s Centre for Alternative Technology faces cash crisis
(Tue 30/03)
Directors at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) admit they are facing a “critical time” after launching an urgent cash appeal to recover from a costly legal wrangle.
Waste cooking oil fuels Port of Dover’s green initiative
(Tue 30/03)
Kent residents have set a new precedent in recycling waste materials by collecting over 18 tonnes of used cooking oil in the last 14 months to fuel a green combined heat and power initiative at the Port of Dover.
Airport uses land to grow its own biofuel crops
(Tue 30/03)
East Midlands Airport is setting a green trend with the first UK launch of its own willow farm to produce biofuel.
Public asked to check bird numbers following Winter's Big Freeze
(Mon 29/03)
Wildlife experts are asking the public to become bird watchers over spring to check on the health of two of the most popular feathered attractions in North West England.
UK rolls out first commercial-scale smart meter installations
(Mon 29/03)
Landis+Gyr, the world’s largest electricity metering and smart meter solutions company and a pioneer of worldwide smart grid realisation, has announced it has been selected by the UK’s largest energy supplier, Britis
Siemens confirms £80m plan for UK offshore wind production
(Mon 29/03)
The UK Government has welcomed Siemens plans to invest £80million in the UK for offshore wind production facilities following its Budget announcement of £60m for a competition to develop manufacturing and assembly site
Park's "green blueprint" for recycling wins top award
(Sat 27/03)
Conservationist David Bellamy has paid a special tribute to the recycling policies of a Lakeland holiday park where even raindrops and the energy used to wash socks goes unwasted.
Record £250m grant to boost recycling in London
(Sat 27/03)
The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has been awarded a record breaking Government grant to help it boost waste management and recycling in North London.
Govt consent granted for Helius biomass power plant
(Fri 26/03)
The Government has given the green light to Helius Energy to build a new 100 MW power plant fuelled by biomass at Avonmouth Dock on the Bristol Channel.
London converts lamp posts into cycle stands to boost green travel
(Fri 26/03)
A steel hoop that converts lamp posts into secure bicycle stands has been launched in London in a bid to encourage more people into the saddle and slash cycle theft.
Green boiler scrappage scheme ends after reaching 125k target
(Fri 26/03)
The UK's Energy and Climate Change Minister, Lord Hunt, has welcomed the massive take up of the Government’s boiler scrappage scheme, with all the vouchers available having now been allocated to householders across En
Recycling industry warned over safety standards after firm fined
(Fri 26/03)
A hazardous waste recycling company has been fined £40,000 for failing to safeguard flammable liquid that was used in an arson attack on the business.
