Day: 16 July 2015

Policy Exchange: ‘Reckless’ green policies main cause of spiralling energy bills

The UK Government's 'reckless' green policies have added £60 to the average household energy bill in the past five years, according to a new study from centre-right think-tank Policy Exchange.

Solar-powered plane grounded until 2016

The Solar Impulse 2 round-the-world flight has been halted following serious damage to the plane's batteries during the Pacific leg of its journey.

Climatarian: The new way to cut carbon emissions from your diet

Climate change is not normally on people's minds when they choose what to have for lunch, but a new diet is calling for people to go 'Climatarian' for their health and for the planet.

Geo-engineering no quick fix for climate change, warn experts

Geo-engineering schemes like reflecting solar radiation or sucking CO2 out of the sky will not be a feasible way to reduce emissions for the next several decades, a new EU-funded report has warned.

Britain’s first ‘carbon-positive’ house opens in Wales

The UK's first purpose-built, energy-positive house has opened in Wales, just days after the Government announced it was scrapping energy efficiency targets for new homes.

Air pollution kills almost 9,500 Londoners each year, MEPs call for binding targets

A new report published this week by London Mayor Boris Johnson has revealed the extent of London air pollution-related deaths.

Glasgow Airport’s efficiency pledge sends recycling rate sky high

Glasgow Airport has seen its recycling rate skyrocket to more than 90% since making its Resource Efficiency Pledge.

51 electric buses to charge up streets of London

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that 51 all-electric buses will be entering service in the capital from autumn next year.

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