Day: 19 October 2015

1.85 million Brits financing ‘positive investment’ market

A record 1.85 million people across the UK have invested a total of £3.6bn in ways that to create positive social and environmental impact, according to a market update from investment platform Ethex.

New substance uses orange peel to absorb mercury from water

Australian researchers are seeking an international patent after discovering that harmful mercury can be removed from water using industrial waste and orange peels.

Report: Rich countries failing to accept ‘fair share’ of climate action

The climate pledges made by rich countries are less than their 'fair share', according to new report released today (19 October).

Revealed: Many more solar firms face closure if government cuts go ahead

Hundreds more jobs will be lost at solar power companies if planned changes to government policy come into force in the new year, 25 small businesses have told the Guardian.

M&S funds 26 community energy projects

Marks and Spencer's has announced the winners of its Community Energy Fund competition, with 26 projects sharing £400,000.

Why trusted partnerships are key to driving emissions down

Brighton ‘Earthship’ crowdsources for new energy systems

An entirely self-sufficient, off-the-grid building designed to educate students and the public about low-carbon issues has turned to crowdfunding to upgrade its own energy and water systems.

Ford factories save enough energy ‘to power Oxford for a year’

US carmaker Ford has announced its European factories will have cut energy consumption by 25% in 2016 compared with 2011, saving around 800GWh a year.

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