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.
Plans to plug Scotland's renewable power into European grid
(Tue 01/02)
Proposals for a subsea electricity cable linking Scotland to Norway will be examined as part of a study into a planned new North Sea interconnector, Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond announced today.
UK's wind energy sector now boasts more jobs than coal industry
(Tue 01/02)
The large-scale wind energy sector now accounts for a larger UK workforce than the entire coal industry, according to statistics released today.
Donald Trump confirms climbdown in land battle with pensioner
(Mon 31/01)
Property tycoon Donald Trump has climbed down from forcing compulsory purchase orders on home owners on land earmarked for a £750 million luxury golf resort.
German wind energy market slides into decade-low decline
(Fri 28/01)
The German wind industry's domestic market failed to achieve its target generation figure last year, according to the country's official figures.
Green-fatigue grows as number of climate change sceptics doubles
(Fri 28/01)
The number of Britons who are unconvinced that climate change is a reality has nearly doubled in recent years, according to a UK government survey.
DECC confirms talks with Dept of Health over smart meter risks
(Tue 25/01)
Officials from the UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change have confirmed “discussions” with their counterparts at the Health Department over safety concerns regarding the mass installation of smart meters.
UK crowned the global leader in offshore wind energy
(Thu 20/01)
The UK now leads the world in offshore wind power after official figures revealed a huge leap in the amount of clean energy generated off the nation's coastline.
