Dutch plan to recycle industrial CO2 to help grow flowers
(Tue 14 Dec 2010 17:44)
The European Commission has today authorised a €5 million investment aid for a pipeline infrastructure to transport waste CO2 from a bioethanol plant in Rotterdam to greenhouses in the “Zuidplaspolder”.
UK launches grant scheme to slash costs of electric cars
(Tue 14 Dec 2010 17:25)
The UK has signalled a gear-change in the roll-out of electric and ultra-low emission cars after government ministers unveiled nine trailblazing vehicles that will be eligible for grants of up to £5,000.
UN calls for global water strategy to counter glacier shrinkage
(Tue 07 Dec 2010 19:28)
The United Nations environment chief is calling for the urgent development of adaptation strategies ranging from urban planning to improved water storage in the face of intensified rain fall and glacier shrinkage that th
UK told to reduce carbon emissions by 60% by 2030
(Tue 07 Dec 2010 11:24)
The UK's Committee on Climate Change has today recommended a carbon budget for 2023-27 and a target for emissions reductions in 2030 – halfway between now and 2050.
White-out UK: Satellite pic shows nation under blanket of snow & ice
(Thu 02 Dec 2010 15:03)
This striking satellite image shows the extent of the big freeze that is currently paralysing the UK.
Pioneering partnership shines light on sustainable future for Coventry
(Thu 02 Dec 2010 11:43)
Leading energy company E.ON has today joined the launch of an innovative project to help Coventry become a pioneering green city.
Met Office chief warns UK's big freeze will last “for some time”
(Tue 30 Nov 2010 21:30)
The chief meteorologist at the UK Met Office has tonight confirmed there is no end in sight to the paralysing icy grip of sub-zero temperatures and warned of further huge snowfalls.
China extends lead at top of global renewable league
(Tue 30 Nov 2010 13:05)
With China now the clear global renewables leader and new countries emerging as key contenders in the market, a new world order is apparent in the clean energy sector, according to Ernst & Young's latest Renewable Energ
REpower and Energiekontor UK sign deal for 21 wind turbines
(Tue 30 Nov 2010 10:52)
REpower Systems AG and UK-based wind energy company Energiekontor UK have signed two new wind turbine contracts.
UK shivers with record cold snap... and worse is to come
(Mon 29 Nov 2010 18:52)
The Met Office has confirmed the UK's current sub-zero temperatures have triggered a number of November minimum temperature records to fall across the country.
Building industry faces toughest test to match low carbon agenda
(Mon 29 Nov 2010 18:22)
The construction industry faces the largest change management programme since Victorian times if it is to meet the low carbon agenda, according to an industry report published today.
UK starts roll out of £500 million low carbon network project
(Mon 29 Nov 2010 17:53)
Four innovative projects that will speed up the crucial development of smart grids to meet low carbon energy use, will share £62 million of funding from the £500 million Low Carbon Networks Fund, energy regulator Ofgem
Charging for plastic bags cuts bag consumption by half in China
(Mon 29 Nov 2010 16:47)
Shoppers in China – the number one consumers of plastic bags in the world – reduced their consumption of plastic bags by half when stores were forced to charge consumers for the bags, according to research from the U
Fury as Scottish Govt shuts down environmental watchdog
(Thu 25 Nov 2010 18:39)
The Scottish Green Party has slammed today's announcement by SNP Ministers that they will follow the lead of the UK Government and scrap the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) in Scotland.
EU must increase emissions reduction target to 30%, say MEPs
(Thu 25 Nov 2010 13:28)
The EU would be acting in its own economic interest if it raised its 2020 CO2 reduction target to 30%, says a European Parliament resolution approved on Thursday, which also highlights forest protection and climate aid c
UK Govt urges communities to plug in to green energy revolution
(Thu 25 Nov 2010 13:18)
Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today urged communities to grab the new opportunities to become more energy self sufficient and join the green energy revolution.
Tigers and polar bears are at high risk to environmental change
(Wed 24 Nov 2010 22:08)
Large predators are much more vulnerable than smaller species to environmental changes, such as over-hunting and habitat change, because they have to work so hard to find their next meal, according to a new study.
France threatened with heavy fines over aviation emissions
(Wed 24 Nov 2010 20:50)
The European Commission has warned France and six other Member States to speed up the adoption of measures to implement EU legislation on aviation emissions or face the risk of heavy fines.
Europe's largest recycling plant opens for business
(Tue 23 Nov 2010 21:59)
A state-of-the-art recycling facility with the capacity to recycle 2 billion plastic bottles a year has been opened following the completion of 14-month revamp after it was destroyed by fire.
Europe looks to extend state aid for coal mines until 2018
(Tue 23 Nov 2010 21:32)
The closure of uncompetitive coal mines will not reduce carbon dioxide emissions but will have serious consequences for employment, according to the European Parliament.
