ExxonMobil hit by ad ban for making false biofuel claims
(Wed 09 Mar 2011 10:26)
Oil giant ExxonMobil has been rapped by the UK's advertising watchdog for claiming research into algae-based biofuels could help counter climate change.
Europe sets tough new set of energy efficiency measures
(Tue 08 Mar 2011 21:10)
Europe has released a tough new set of energy saving measures that it claims will save households up to €1000 a year and cut emissions.
Roadmap launched to create a low-carbon Europe by 2050
(Tue 08 Mar 2011 20:23)
The European Commission has today published its Roadmap for transforming the European Union into a competitive low carbon economy by 2050.
Leading food makers axe recycled packaging over cancer fears
(Tue 08 Mar 2011 10:59)
Leading food makers have announced they are changing the packaging they use for products such as breakfast cereal after researchers raised concern about possible health risks from recycled cardboard.
UK's new Carbon Plan targets green power, heat and travel
(Tue 08 Mar 2011 10:22)
The UK Government has set out its action plan on climate change setting strict actions, tougher domestic targets and binding deadlines for delivery.
Roof study reveals health dangers of harvested rainwater
(Mon 07 Mar 2011 20:00)
A study of harvested rainwater collected from different types of roof surfaces has revealed the potential of a serious health risk.
Flight emission data released ahead of Europe's carbon tariff
(Mon 07 Mar 2011 13:56)
The European Commission has taken an important step in preparing for the full inclusion of aviation in the EU's emissions trading system (EU ETS) from 1 January next year.
World's leading brands failing on climate change, study shows
(Mon 07 Mar 2011 13:34)
Two-thirds of the world's top 100 brands are failing on climate change, according to latest research from responsible investment research firm EIRIS.
UN supports Pacific Islands tackle climate change impact
(Sat 05 Mar 2011 18:08)
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has pledged United Nations support to help Pacific Island States mitigate the impact of climate change, noting that many of them are “on the front lines” of the battle.
NASA climate change satellite fails minutes after take-off
(Fri 04 Mar 2011 10:50)
NASA's Glory spacecraft, which was designed to improve climate change understanding, has failed to reach its orbit just minutes after take-off.
New £550 million low-carbon finance scheme announced
(Fri 04 Mar 2011 09:49)
A joint partnership between the Carbon Trust and Siemens to provide UK businesses with green equipment finance worth up to £550 million over the next three years has been announced.
UK Govt says $100+ oil price transforms case for low carbon
(Thu 03 Mar 2011 20:46)
UK Energy Minister Chris Huhne has said the rising price of oil transforms the economics of energy and that staying addicted to fossil fuels is now the costly, high-risk option.
Research maps human vulnerability to climate change
(Thu 03 Mar 2011 17:55)
The first global map to chart human vulnerability to climate change reveals its greatest impact will affect the populations least responsible for causing the problem.
UK asks public to help shape energy policy with My2050
(Thu 03 Mar 2011 13:06)
The UK government has opened up its low-carbon energy policy by giving people the chance to take and influence the decisions about the nation's energy future.
Earth Hour goes Beyond the Hour with series of global eco events
(Wed 02 Mar 2011 19:41)
Organisers of the worldwide Earth Hour event have today announced a series of new initiatives supported by thousands of actions to highlight and promote sustainability.
Ad watchdog slates Good Energy for misleading consumers
(Wed 02 Mar 2011 11:11)
Utility firm Good Energy has been banned from claiming they supply 100% renewable energy directly to consumers, following a ruling by the UK's advertising watchdog.
Winters of extreme snowstorms will last decades, warn scientists
(Tue 01 Mar 2011 22:33)
Global warming is “loading the dice” to increase the frequency of record-setting snowstorms like those that have stricken much of the United States and Europe over the past two winters, according to scientists.
UK's 'Energy farming' surges forward with new AD plans
(Tue 01 Mar 2011 10:24)
Cumbria is powering ahead as the UK’s leading centre for ‘energy farming’ with the announcement by Farmgen of plans for a third £3 million rural electricity generating plant in the county.
UK Government drives forward its sustainability agenda
(Mon 28 Feb 2011 19:35)
The UK Government has announced a package of sustainability initiatives to deliver on its promise to be the greenest yet.
UK's largest community-owned wind farm gets green light
(Mon 28 Feb 2011 10:15)
The UK's largest community-owned wind farm is to go-ahead after initial plans were given approval.
