Universities share £2m research grant for off-grid electricity projects
(Wed 22 Jul 2009 11:21)
Universities share £2 million research grant for off-grid electricity projects.
Tories reveal their landfill strategy and vision for a zero-waste society
(Tue 21 Jul 2009 16:15)
The Tories have revealed their landfill strategy and vision for a zero-waste society.
Smart water meters could reduce water use
(Tue 21 Jul 2009 15:03)
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has commissioned an industry-wide review into smart metering in order to change attitudes about energy use.
A-maize-ing new wind turbine unveiled at Cornish farm
(Tue 21 Jul 2009 13:51)
A 300ft wind turbine made entirely from maize has been unveiled at a farm in Cornwall to raise awareness of climate change.
Wind turbine workers revolt in UK’s first green collar strike
(Tue 21 Jul 2009 11:39)
Protestors from environmental groups have this morning joined striking workers at the UK’s only wind turbine blade factory.
Climate change policy on shipping is still rudderless, says WWF
(Tue 21 Jul 2009 11:33)
Climate change policy on shipping is still rudderless, says WWF.
Children's hospices benefit from recycling initiative
(Tue 21 Jul 2009 10:21)
A new recycling initiative at Sheffield Chamber of Commerce is helping to raise money for children’s hospices across the UK.
Record number of winners in Green Flag Awards
(Mon 20 Jul 2009 16:06)
A record 1,013 parks and public spaces have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, it was announced today.
Renewable energy plant given green light
(Mon 20 Jul 2009 12:02)
A new anaerobic digestion facility, capable of providing huge amounts of clean, renewable energy, was granted planning permission by North Yorkshire county council today.
UK government rejects £150m Scottish energy plan
(Mon 20 Jul 2009 11:29)
A major report has confirmed that renewable energy can power Scotland’s energy revolution and create enough power to export additional electricity resources.
North East named UK's green motor hub following huge Nissan investment
(Mon 20 Jul 2009 10:40)
North East named UK's green motor hub following huge Nissan investment.
Carbon tsar paid £1,000 a day as CCC spends £58k on corporate identity
(Fri 17 Jul 2009 12:59)
Carbon tsar Lord Turner paid £1,000 a day as CCC spends £58k on corporate identity and £65k on office refurb.
Green grassroots projects receive funding boost
(Fri 17 Jul 2009 12:24)
Winners of a competition to find the greenest projects in the UK have been awarded £600,000 in funding.
Toyota to open hybrid motor plant in UK
(Fri 17 Jul 2009 11:47)
Toyota to open hybrid motor plant in UK
Shopping bag count halved in just three years
(Fri 17 Jul 2009 09:15)
Shopping bag count halved in just three years
Scotland launches healthy green transport trial
(Thu 16 Jul 2009 11:50)
Free bus and rail passes and improved cycle routes are being introduced across Scotland as part of a £15 million initiative that kicked off today.
Four eco-towns chosen as others celebrate ‘escape’
(Thu 16 Jul 2009 11:35)
The Government has today given the green light for four eco-towns, despite strong opposition to the controversial plans.
UK Government's Green Wednesday – The review
(Wed 15 Jul 2009 13:43)
Here is a bite-sized review of the 30-point programme announced by the Government today:
Government reveals its Low Carbon Transition Plan to deliver a greener future
(Wed 15 Jul 2009 13:23)
Government reveals Low Carbon Transition Plan to deliver a greener future
Green Wednesday continues with low carbon transport programme
(Wed 15 Jul 2009 12:11)
Green Wednesday continues with low carbon transport strategy
