Day: 2 November 2016

‘Paris Agreement-proof’ buildings needed to curtail soaring emissions

Energy demand from the building sector will double by mid-century without widespread adoption of low-carbon technologies and a significant improvement in building and appliance efficiencies, new analysis has found.

Circular economy can unlock £4bn ‘hidden’ UK reuse mine, says Veolia

Companies located in "strategically important" sectors in the UK are currently sitting on a £4bn "hidden mine" that can only be unlocked by transitioning to a circular economy that turns waste into a monetary and valuable resource, a new report from waste specialists Veolia has found.

Greenpeace calls for London diesel scrappage scheme

On the same day that environmental law firm ClientEarth won an historic air quality court battle with the Government, a new report supported by Greenpeace has called for urgent action to phase out diesel vehicles from London's roads to ensure air pollution is brought down to safe levels.

Liquid assets: Strengthening the business case for water management

With global water supplies running dry at an alarming rate, edie's Matt Mace hears from some of the private sector's leading lights on tackling water scarcity to uncover the business case that lies beneath the surface.

Should businesses be concerned about the credibility of their renewable electricity?

ClientEarth wins air pollution case against UK Government in High Court

Environmental law firm ClientEarth has today (2 November) won its High Court case against the UK Government over the failure of ministers to tackle illegal air quality levels across the country.

ClientEarth wins air pollution case against UK Government in High Court

Environmental law firm ClientEarth has today (2 November) won its High Court case against the UK Government over the failure of ministers to tackle illegal air quality levels across the country.

E.ON teams up with Edinburgh City Council to reduce public building energy costs

A £2.1m partnership between E.ON's energy efficiency business and Edinburgh City Council is set to reduce on-site energy costs by 24% at nine public buildings, as part of the city's overarching aim to reduce carbon emissions by more than 40% by 2020.

MPs call for ‘radical’ flood defence overhaul to protect businesses

MPs are urging the Government to overhaul its flood protection system to help reduce the long-term flood risks for UK businesses and communities.

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