Emerging economies also emerging leaders in effective climate action
(Wed 24/11)
Influential emerging economies are also emerging with the leading plans to cut carbon emissions causing climate change, according to a WWF study issued today.
UK’s renewable sector needs increased skills focus
(Tue 23/11)
Tom Hopkinson, managing director of Taylor Hopkinson Associates, here provides his opinion on how the UK is positioned to develop a “blueprint for renewable energy skills”.
Greenpeace co-founder reveals support for APP following study
(Thu 18/11)
Greenspirit Strategies, the global environmental and sustainability consulting organization led by the co-founder and former leader of Greenpeace, has announced it is supporting the work of Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)
Call for global ban of liquid mercury in low energy light bulbs
(Tue 16/11)
Megaman, one of the world's largest manufacturers of energy saving light bulbs, has called for an international ban on unsafe bulbs which contain mercury in liquid form.
Scotland’s carbon cuts are a “spin too far”, claim rivals
(Fri 12/11)
The Scottish Green Party has published research showing that almost a quarter of the carbon cuts claimed by Scottish Ministers has simply not been achieved.
Rainforests are “not threatened” by global warming, study confirms
(Thu 11/11)
Rainforests could actually prosper from global warming despite the common belief they are threatened by the increase in the planet's temperatures, researchers have found.
UK homeowners advised now's the time to install solar panels
(Wed 10/11)
A leading UK solar panel specialist has urged homeowners to install solar panels now – before the government changes the rules.
IEA report “joins the dots” on climate action and energy security
(Tue 09/11)
The International Energy Agency's keynote World Energy Outlook report shows the continuing mainstreaming of the view that effective climate action is clearly linked to future sustainable energy security, campaign group
Anti-windfarm campaigners could cost economy over £1.3bn
(Wed 03/11)
England stands to lose over £1.3bn in investment that will directly create jobs and opportunities for local companies, funds for community activities and increased business rates for local authorities because of the act
Spending review increases demand for energy efficient technology
(Sun 31/10)
Demand for energy efficiency technology is set to soar as UK firms face the impacts of Government changes to carbon legislation, according to a leading green technology company.
Green group slams UK's new packaging recycling targets
(Tue 26/10)
Green campaign group Friends of the Earth has criticised the UK Government's new packaging recycling targets.
Melted Arctic shipping routes will increase warming even further
(Mon 25/10)
As the ice-capped Arctic Ocean warms, ship traffic will increase at the top of the world. And if the sea ice continues to decline, a new route connecting international trading partners may emerge - but not without signif
Investment expert says UK green bank is £5bn underfunded
(Thu 21/10)
Green investment specialist Nick Hanna has welcomed the announcement of the green investment bank but cautioned that it will need to work hard to leverage its £1 billion budget into meaningful sums.
Microgen is the “sleeping giant” in fight against climate change
(Wed 20/10)
Speakers at a national green power conference backed microgeneration as the best weapon against the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels for heat.
Majority of Brits prioritise comfort over future of planet
(Wed 20/10)
More than half of UK households admit they prioritise comfort ahead of leading a green lifestyle, a new survey has revealed.
