Government damaging reputation of 'green taxes'
(Fri 24/07)
The Government’s handling of road taxes is accused of undermining environmental taxes.
Green police could be handed power to fine offenders
(Thu 23/07)
Environmental agencies could be given an unprecedented range of enforcement powers, according to a new Government proposal.
Red tape holds up Wales's energy strategy
(Thu 23/07)
Wales is set to miss 2010 wind energy targets because of the low approval rate for wind farms, according to a new report.
Scottish government picks famous petrolhead for green driving campaign
(Thu 23/07)
The Scottish Government has been branded ‘hypocritical and misguided’ after choosing Gary Numan as the face of a new ‘Go Green’ driving campaign.
Green graduate schemes can boost employment figures
(Thu 23/07)
The green sector is one of the few areas of the UK economy expected to grow throughout the economic downturn and ‘green collar’ jobs could help tackle the unemployment problem in many areas.
Judge shuts down recycling firm that duped shareholders out of £2.3m
(Thu 23/07)
Judge shuts down recycling firm that duped shareholders out of £2.3 million.
Consumers in the dark about green credentials on electrical products
(Thu 23/07)
While consumers are changing their shopping habits for kitchen appliances based on green credentials, less than half are aware of the energy efficiency of their home entertainment products.
Government's £1.1bn green boost for UK rail network
(Thu 23/07)
The Government will announce a major programme of modernisation and investment today to help create a 21st century railway.
New £1m grant launched to support nationwide electric motor recharging points
(Wed 22/07)
New £1m grant launched to support nationwide electric motor recharging points.
Landmark decision to build Peak District's first wind farm
(Wed 22/07)
Derbyshire’s first wind farm has been given the green light by the High Court in a controversial landmark ruling.
E.ON applies for £150m energy grant
(Wed 22/07)
Energy company E.ON has submitted an entry for £156 million in European funding in support of its proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) development at Kingsnorth in Kent.
Tories reveal their landfill strategy and vision for a zero-waste society
(Tue 21/07)
The Tories have revealed their landfill strategy and vision for a zero-waste society.
Smart water meters could reduce water use
(Tue 21/07)
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has commissioned an industry-wide review into smart metering in order to change attitudes about energy use.
A-maize-ing new wind turbine unveiled at Cornish farm
(Tue 21/07)
A 300ft wind turbine made entirely from maize has been unveiled at a farm in Cornwall to raise awareness of climate change.
Wind turbine workers revolt in UK’s first green collar strike
(Tue 21/07)
Protestors from environmental groups have this morning joined striking workers at the UK’s only wind turbine blade factory.
