UK universities to be carbon neutral by 2050
(Fri 31/07)
UK universities are being told to go completely carbon neutral by 2050.
Police face ‘Summer Swoop’ by Climate Camp activists
(Fri 31/07)
UK authorities face the possibility of a summer of clashes with green activists, after leaders of the Climate Camp group confirmed they will again be “swooping” on London at the end of August.
Vestas factory occupiers fenced off
(Fri 31/07)
Workers inside the crisis-stricken Vestas turbine factory have described how their "brilliant morale" will not be broken by new measures to stop their food supply.
Waste crime fines reach a record £3m
(Thu 30/07)
A record £3 million in fines was issued last year for waste crimes – including flytipping and illegal export of waste – according to the Environment Agency.
Plans for UK's first carbon-neutral theatre
(Thu 30/07)
A North London theatre could be the first in the UK to be completely carbon neutral.
Mayor of London announces new green plans
(Thu 30/07)
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, announced a host of green plans for London today, including planting millions of trees across the city and pledging £4 million to a London Green Fund.
£15m pledge to increase energy efficiency in Scottish homes
(Thu 30/07)
Scottish homeowners will be offered free energy audits, advice on energy efficiency and discounted home insulation in a £15 million scheme announced by the Government today.
Vestas closure sends UK energy industry back in time
(Thu 30/07)
Vestas closure sends UK energy industry back in time.
Roof tiles to be made from recycled nappies
(Thu 30/07)
Roofing tiles are traditionally made from concrete, slate or clay, but one UK company has discovered a novel new material – used nappies.
Vestas share price falls even further following legal hitch
(Wed 29/07)
Vestas share price falls even further following legal hitch.
Council chiefs at centre of Big Green Gathering row hit back at critics
(Wed 29/07)
Council chiefs at centre of Big Green Gathering row hit back at attacks.
Young people can now study for eco diploma
(Wed 29/07)
Young people are being given the chance to earn an eco diploma in the West Midlands from September.
Record fine for Red Bull over packaging waste
(Wed 29/07)
Red Bull has been fined a record £271,800 by the Environment Agency for failing to recycle packaging waste.
Big Green Gathering announces ticket refund policy
(Wed 29/07)
Ticket holders for cancelled eco-festival the Big Green Gathering will be given the opportunity to attend other festivals this summer as organisers blame the closure on "political issues".
Grand Designs presenter seeks approval for eco-village
(Wed 29/07)
Kevin McCloud, the face of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, is hoping to build a grand ‘green’ design of his own.
