Day: 26 October 2017

Renewable heat legislation delays a ‘significant threat’ to UK’s climate change goals

Fresh delays to the reform of UK renewable heat policy have been described by green groups as a "significant threat" to the country's long-term climate ambitions.

What the world needs now, is sustainable soy

Top firms act on deforestation as UK urged not to ‘turn a blind eye’

A pioneering study has illustrated the overseas impact of UK imports on forests, wildfire and nature, as a host of global firms make pledges to help prevent deforestation in Brazil's tropical savanna.

Can green mortgages help the European Union reach climate and building targets?

New reports provided by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) have outlined how an "energy-efficient mortgage" could provide the ideal financial instrument to improve the energy performance of Europe's existing housing stock.

Study identifies sheer scale of opportunity for Scottish bioeconomy

A new report has highlighted the "huge opportunities" for 27 million tonnes of biomaterial such as food waste, by-products and agricultural residues to add value to Scotland's economy.

Coca-Cola applies for water self-supply licence

Multinational bottling firm Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has redoubled its water stewardship commitment by applying for a self-supply water and sewerage retail licence.

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