UK's first parking levy splits opinion
(Mon 03 Aug 2009 09:30)
The UK’s first parking levy will be introduced in Nottingham in 2012, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced today.
New study into toxic plastic island that is devastating ocean life
(Fri 31 Jul 2009 16:39)
A massive island of discarded plastic is poisoning the Pacific Ocean and devastating wildlife populations.
UK universities to be carbon neutral by 2050
(Fri 31 Jul 2009 15:18)
UK universities are being told to go completely carbon neutral by 2050.
Police face ‘Summer Swoop’ by Climate Camp activists
(Fri 31 Jul 2009 15:05)
UK authorities face the possibility of a summer of clashes with green activists, after leaders of the Climate Camp group confirmed they will again be “swooping” on London at the end of August.
Cyprus' first wind farm gets green light
(Fri 31 Jul 2009 14:53)
Cyprus will begin construction of the first wind farm on the island in September after finance was secured for the £145 million project.
Vestas factory occupiers fenced off
(Fri 31 Jul 2009 12:52)
Workers inside the crisis-stricken Vestas turbine factory have described how their "brilliant morale" will not be broken by new measures to stop their food supply.
European Commission to review biofuels production
(Fri 31 Jul 2009 12:17)
The European Commission will investigate the environmental impact of clearing forests for biofuel production.
Waste crime fines reach a record £3m
(Thu 30 Jul 2009 15:51)
A record £3 million in fines was issued last year for waste crimes – including flytipping and illegal export of waste – according to the Environment Agency.
Plans for UK's first carbon-neutral theatre
(Thu 30 Jul 2009 15:12)
A North London theatre could be the first in the UK to be completely carbon neutral.
Mayor of London announces new green plans
(Thu 30 Jul 2009 14:48)
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, announced a host of green plans for London today, including planting millions of trees across the city and pledging £4 million to a London Green Fund.
£15m pledge to increase energy efficiency in Scottish homes
(Thu 30 Jul 2009 13:13)
Scottish homeowners will be offered free energy audits, advice on energy efficiency and discounted home insulation in a £15 million scheme announced by the Government today.
Vestas closure sends UK energy industry back in time
(Thu 30 Jul 2009 11:19)
Vestas closure sends UK energy industry back in time.
Roof tiles to be made from recycled nappies
(Thu 30 Jul 2009 10:05)
Roofing tiles are traditionally made from concrete, slate or clay, but one UK company has discovered a novel new material – used nappies.
Vestas share price falls even further following legal hitch
(Wed 29 Jul 2009 22:11)
Vestas share price falls even further following legal hitch.
Council chiefs at centre of Big Green Gathering row hit back at critics
(Wed 29 Jul 2009 19:37)
Council chiefs at centre of Big Green Gathering row hit back at attacks.
Young people can now study for eco diploma
(Wed 29 Jul 2009 16:34)
Young people are being given the chance to earn an eco diploma in the West Midlands from September.
Record fine for Red Bull over packaging waste
(Wed 29 Jul 2009 16:15)
Red Bull has been fined a record £271,800 by the Environment Agency for failing to recycle packaging waste.
Big Green Gathering announces ticket refund policy
(Wed 29 Jul 2009 14:52)
Ticket holders for cancelled eco-festival the Big Green Gathering will be given the opportunity to attend other festivals this summer as organisers blame the closure on "political issues".
Grand Designs presenter seeks approval for eco-village
(Wed 29 Jul 2009 12:02)
Kevin McCloud, the face of Channel 4’s Grand Designs, is hoping to build a grand ‘green’ design of his own.
Protest continues as judge refuses Vestas 'possession order'
(Wed 29 Jul 2009 11:48)
Breaking news: Judge refuses to grant Vestas 'possession order'.
