UK relaunches £1bn race for Carbon Capture and Storage development
(Tue 03 Apr 2012 12:46)
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has today launched a new competition for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), a key technology in the Government’s drive to ensure the UK's future energy security and reduce e
UK to launch £13m Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage research
(Tue 03 Apr 2012 10:57)
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(EPSRC) and the Department of Energy and Climate Change(DECC) today announced a £13 million investment to establish a UK Carbon Capture and Storage(CCS) Research Cen
Scotland goes on amber snow alert a week after record high temperatures
(Mon 02 Apr 2012 15:39)
The Met Office has today issued an amber level Severe Weather Warning with a forecast of heavy snow falling across much of Scotland from tonight and into Tuesday morning.
Heat Strategy launched to slash future carbon emissions and costs
(Thu 29 Mar 2012 16:45)
The UK Government has today set out its vision of how it can cut emissions from heating homes, businesses and industry in the decades ahead.
Energy giants ditch UK nuclear energy plans for being too costly
(Thu 29 Mar 2012 12:36)
Energy giants RWE npower and E.ON have announced they are scraping plans to develop new nuclear energy projects in the UK.
Scotland beats green energy targets with record high renewable figures
(Thu 29 Mar 2012 11:09)
Scotland is on course to smash its renewable energy targets after official figures revealed record-high levels of green power generation.
Mild winter helps UK report big drop in greenhouse gas emissions
(Thu 29 Mar 2012 10:57)
The UK's emissions of greenhouse gases fell by more than 50 million tonnes last year, according to provisional estimates published today.
RSPB's Birdwatch count reveals starling numbers have dropped 80%
(Thu 29 Mar 2012 09:28)
Almost 600,000 people took part in this year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, counting over nine million birds.
Pelamis inventor handed top honour for renewable energy work
(Wed 28 Mar 2012 09:53)
The inventor of the Pelamis wave energy device was honoured last night for his outstanding contribution to the development of the marine renewables sector.
UK launches 'Love Your River' campaign to promote value of water
(Wed 28 Mar 2012 09:49)
The ‘Love Your River’ campaign has been launched to encourage the nation to make small lifestyle changes to protect the health of the rivers.
Samsung invests in UK carbon capture and storage sector
(Wed 28 Mar 2012 09:31)
Korean industrial giant Samsung has announced it has made a strategic investment in 2Co Energy and its Don Valley carbon capture and storage project.
Investors urged to keep pressure on firms to prepare for climate change
(Tue 27 Mar 2012 16:26)
Less than half of major UK companies have plans in place to protect them from climate change even though over 80 per cent of businesses say climate change is a substantial risk to them, new research commissioned by Defra
Government slated for "fudging" the decision on mandatory carbon reporting
(Tue 27 Mar 2012 12:55)
The UK Government has been fiercely criticised for remaining neutral on the decision to introduce mandatory carbon reporting (MCR).
Details of new streamlined Carbon Reduction Commitment revealed
(Tue 27 Mar 2012 11:31)
Energy Minister Greg Barker has announced details of the new-look Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme, which is aimed at reducing costs for business.
Hundreds evacuated after North Sea rig suffers uncontrollable gas leak
(Tue 27 Mar 2012 09:11)
Hundreds of rig workers have been airlifted to safety after a platform in the North Sea reported a massive leak of toxic gas.
Trump to be investigated by election watchdog over wind farm campaign
(Mon 26 Mar 2012 14:38)
US tycoon Donald Trump is to be investigated by the UK election watchdog following a complaint over his apparent funding of an anti-wind farm campaign group.
China makes first entry into UK smart meter market
(Mon 26 Mar 2012 11:16)
China's ICT giant Huawei has announced it is to launch in the UK smart meter market after signing a partnership deal with technology provider Landis + Gyr.
Britain basks in record high temperatures and it's going to get warmer
(Sun 25 Mar 2012 18:18)
Britain is basking in record warm temperatures as the nation enjoys an early spell of Spring sunshine.
London to ban 2,600 old black cabs to clean up the capital's air
(Sun 25 Mar 2012 13:58)
London's taxi regulators are to withdraw 2,600 ageing black cabs in an attempt to reduce air pollution in the capital.
Scotland chosen as home for new £125m wind turbine plant
(Sat 24 Mar 2012 14:01)
Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa has announced its intention to set up a £125 million wind turbine manufacturing plant in the Port of Leith, Scotland.
