€146 million of unused EU funds to be spent on renewable energy
(Thu 11 Nov 2010 20:37)
The European Parliament has voted in favour of plans to release €146 million of unused EU funds to finance energy saving, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
GE announces largest-ever electric vehicle order to boost fleet
(Thu 11 Nov 2010 20:26)
Global giant GE has announced plans to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015 for its own fleet and through its Capital Fleet Services business - the largest-ever single electric vehicle commitment.
Govt gives go-ahead for new wind farm and green power plant
(Thu 11 Nov 2010 13:46)
Two new energy projects were given consent today in a double boost to the UK’s energy security.
CO2 emissions from new cars drops by biggest fall ever
(Wed 10 Nov 2010 13:20)
Average CO2 emissions from new cars sold in the EU dropped by 5% last year, the biggest annual fall ever recorded, a report published today by the European Commission reveals.
Every building in England to be recorded for energy efficiency
(Tue 09 Nov 2010 21:10)
The UK Government has announced plans to record the energy consumption and efficiency of every building in England and Wales.
Europe launches €9bn fund to support low-carbon innovation
(Tue 09 Nov 2010 20:27)
The European Commission has today launched the world’s largest programme of investment in low carbon and renewable energy demonstration projects.
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Siemens leads the world in tackling carbon emissions, says report
(Tue 09 Nov 2010 11:14)
Europe’s largest companies lead the world in reporting carbon emissions and management, according to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2010 Europe 300 Report – with Siemens topping the list.
Stalling Spanish solar market gets fresh confidence boost
(Tue 09 Nov 2010 10:43)
Developments in Spain's previously booming solar market have been on hold for months until the Spanish government recently gave positive indications on the future of new regulation.
Climate change financing is “tough but feasible”, says UN report
(Fri 05 Nov 2010 20:27)
A high-level advisory group convened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on mobilizing financing to help developing nations deal with climate change said today that, while challenging, the goal of providing $100 billion
London comes bottom of nation's recycling league table
(Fri 05 Nov 2010 20:11)
London has come bottom of the national recycling league as new nationwide statistics reveal only a slight rise in the amount England's households are now recycling.
Thames campaign gains support to protect London eco-beauty spot
(Thu 04 Nov 2010 20:55)
A campaign to protect a London eco-beauty spot is gaining support after local residents embarked on a David versus Goliath battle to save the idyllic riverside location.
Scheme launched to help nation reconnect with nature
(Thu 04 Nov 2010 18:21)
The National Trust has announced it is kick-starting a six-month nationwide project to find out if the UK public is losing touch with the outdoors.
Volvo joins WWF Climate Savers with pledge to reduce emissions
(Thu 04 Nov 2010 16:57)
The Volvo Group has announced that it will join the WWF Climate Savers Programme, making it the world’s first vehicle manufacturer to take part in the initiative.
UK launches ambitious programme to green-upgrade housing stock
(Wed 03 Nov 2010 20:53)
Thousands of new insulation workers will soon be hitting Britain’s streets as part of a national effort to make people’s homes warmer and cheaper to run.
Obscure law allows oil rigs to take over wind turbine sites
(Wed 03 Nov 2010 19:48)
Campaign group WWF-UK has warned that Britain’s position as a leader in offshore wind energy is in danger of being undermined by an institutional bias towards oil and gas.
Broadcaster Sky launches rainforest rescue scheme for schools
(Wed 03 Nov 2010 18:28)
Sky, WWF and Global Action plan have launched a new online resource, the Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge that will challenge primary and secondary school students to reduce their carbon footprint in order to help
Industry welcomes UK’s first apprentice scheme for renewables
(Tue 02 Nov 2010 14:51)
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has joined with the wind energy sector to formally mark the launch of the UK's first Modern Apprenticeship for the renewables industry.
Feed-in tariff extended to include former mills and water turbines
(Mon 01 Nov 2010 19:45)
The UK Government has announced that former mills and water turbines which are brought back to life will now be eligible for financial support under the feed-in tariff.
Cities start signing up to unique carbon reporting scheme
(Mon 01 Nov 2010 10:47)
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has launched its new CDP Cities programme, which will provide a system for cities worldwide to report on their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related strategies.
Nature gets major boost from new biodiversity deal, says WWF
(Sun 31 Oct 2010 17:22)
Governments gathered for a meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) struck an agreement which, when implemented, will set the world on a course to help prevent mass species extinctions and arrest the decli
