B&Q launches campaign to cut tax on green goods
(Wed 13 Oct 2010 17:10)
B&Q, the UK’s largest home improvement and garden centre retailer, has launched a petition for customers, colleagues and MPs to sign up to its campaign to get the VAT reduced on green goods.
Chancellor urged to invest in green economy to cut deficit
(Mon 11 Oct 2010 15:44)
Unions, businesses and green campaigners are calling on the Chancellor to lead the UK out of recession by investing in a low-carbon economy in a joint letter today.
Brewery makes first delivery of renewable gas to National Grid
(Fri 08 Oct 2010 13:24)
Adnams Bio Energy renewable gas, made from brewery and local food waste, will make it’s first delivery to National Grid from its anaerobic digestion (AD) plant today.
Nine charged over alleged illegal waste exports to Africa
(Fri 08 Oct 2010 11:04)
The UK Environment Agency has today charged nine people as part of the biggest investigation into illegal electrical waste exports from the UK to West Africa.
Firm wins £2.4m smart metering contract to fit 26,000 homes
(Thu 07 Oct 2010 14:43)
Technology company Logica has been awarded a £2.4million contract to roll-out more than 26,000 residential smart meters across the UK.
EU urged to strengthen oil exploration rules to avoid spill risk
(Thu 07 Oct 2010 13:14)
The European Parliament has called on the EU to tighten up rules governing the safety of oil exploration and compensation in the event of a spill, such as occurred in the Gulf of Mexico.
Govt accused of “lies” & “broken promises” on renewable policy
(Thu 07 Oct 2010 07:19)
The UK coalition government has been accused of a policy U-turn on supporting early adopters of renewable energy.
Deal signals advent of clean fuel-cell power stations
(Wed 06 Oct 2010 22:28)
Three British companies have joined forces to develop a pioneering venture in clean power generation.
Govt minister test drives famous poo-powered car
(Wed 06 Oct 2010 18:36)
A government minister was blown away when he got behind the wheel of a poo-powered car for a test-drive.
Royal Society issues new guide to science of climate change
(Thu 30 Sep 2010 14:27)
The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science, has today launched a new short guide to the science of climate change.
International crackdown needed to tackle toxic waste trade
(Tue 28 Sep 2010 16:20)
Environment Agency Chairman Lord Smith has called for a European alliance to tackle the toxic trade in electrical waste into Africa.
Europe eases up on CO2 proposals for white van man
(Tue 28 Sep 2010 16:09)
Vans manufactured between now and 2020 should gradually pollute less, but this crisis-hit industry should be set slightly easier targets than those proposed by the Commission, according to a majority in the Environment C
UK's first solar power plant gets green light
(Tue 28 Sep 2010 14:39)
Solar developer 35 Degrees has secured the go-ahead from Cornwall Council to build the UK’s first solar park at a disused tin mine near Truro in Cornwall.
Advisors warn UK needs “rapid” action to hit renewable targets
(Fri 10 Sep 2010 11:45)
The UK is unlikely to meet its commitment to generate 15 percent from renewable sources, according to the Government’s influential group of climate change advisors.
Killer shrimp found in UK for the first time
(Fri 10 Sep 2010 11:02)
An extremely destructive and invasive species of shrimp, commonly known as the ‘killer shrimp’ has been found for the first time in the UK.
Milestone reached for UK wind power
(Fri 10 Sep 2010 10:40)
A historical renewable landmark has been reached after National Grid data revealed the UK’s wind farms generated around 10% of all electricity delivered to consumers.
Report urges local authority focus on biodiversity
(Thu 09 Sep 2010 12:14)
Europe is spearheading a biodiversity programme to help local authorities around the globe save money while boosting economies, enhancing quality of life and generating employment by factoring ecosystem services into pol
Stiebel Eltron completes green energy installation projects
(Thu 02 Sep 2010 12:34)
Leading renewable energy products manufacturer Stiebel Eltron has completed a raft of installation contracts across the UK.
SANYO is first to sign the PV CYCLE green commitment
(Thu 02 Sep 2010 12:33)
SANYO Europe has announced that it is the first manufacturer to sign a binding participation agreement with PV CYCLE. PV CYCLE has been set up to establish an organizational structure for common collection and recycling
Droughts trigger decade-long decline in global plant growth
(Fri 20 Aug 2010 14:44)
Global plant productivity that once was on the rise with warming temperatures and a lengthened growing season is now on the decline because of regional drought according to a new study of NASA satellite data.
