Day: 26 April 2016

Biodiesel worse for the environment than fossil fuels, warn green campaigners

Instead of reducing levels of pollution, the use of biodiesel in transport will increase emissions by 4% - the same as putting an extra 12 million cars on the road in 2020 - green campaigners have said.

Paris climate deal: countries with about half of global emissions to join this year

The White House has said countries accounting for about half of the world's greenhouse gas emissions would join the Paris climate agreement this year, bringing the agreement "within striking distance" of entering into force.

Living Grid: British businesses join forces for demand-response energy system

Supermarket chain Sainsbury's, water company United Utilities and construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries have become founding partners of the Living Grid, a new demand-response 'energy ecosystem' which aims to create 200MW of flexible power across the UK.

Caroline Lucas: Brexit is a frightening prospect for Britain’s environment

EXCLUSIVE: Energy policies would be rolled back, demand for environmental experts would drop and Britain's voice on international climate change negotiations would be lost if the nation votes to leave the EU in the upcoming referendum, Green Party MP Caroline Lucas has said.

Scotland ‘well-prepared’ to embrace disruptive circular economy business models

EXCLUSIVE: The willingness of Scotland's universities, councils and health services to embrace new initiatives based on circular economy principles has allowed disruptive innovators to gain a foothold in the UK market and expand their business.

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