Day: 30 June 2015

Subsidy cuts will hurt small solar farms, STA warns

Cuts to the Feed-in Tariff, which come into force today, will disproportionately hurt large solar roofs and small solar farms, the Solar Trade Association (STA) has warned.

China confirms 2030 cap on emissions ahead of Paris conference

China has formally pledged to peak its carbon emissions by 2030, but says it could begin reductions ahead of time.

Green Slam: How tennis tournaments are embracing sustainability

The professional tennis tour is not, by its very nature, a green endeavour. It is essentially hundreds of people flying endlessly around the world to play a child's game.

Tackling land conflict should be a priority at COP 21

In this new and exclusive edie blog, Asia Pulp & Paper's managing director of sustainability Aida Greenbury explains the importance of collaboration to address the ever-important issues of land conflict and deforestation.

Zero Waste Scotland partners with festival to promote ‘eco-friendly’ fashion

This year's Edinburgh International Fashion Festival will feature a new focus on sustainability, thanks to a new partnership with Zero Waste Scotland.

World’s first pure electric double-decker bus coming to London

The world's first purpose-built pure electric double-decker bus will enter service in London later this year, Mayor Boris Johnson announced on Monday.

GALLERY: Top 10 sustainability stories in June 2015

June has been a month of major investments, policy change and landmark decisions. Take a look back at the month's major stories with edie's gallery round up.

‘Make air pollution visible’ campaign launched to improve UK air quality

A new campaign plans to bring together businesses, government and local groups to solve the problem of air pollution in the UK.

Virgin Atlantic decouples profitability from carbon

Virgin Atlantic has cut its carbon intensity by 2% in the past year thanks its growing fleet of fuel-efficient aircraft.

Climate Change Committee report: Industry reacts

The sustainability industry has roundly welcomed the first report of the new parliament from the Climate Change Committee.

Climate Change Committee: Next 5 years crucial for adaptation

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published its first report under the new Parliament on the UK's progress towards meeting emissions reduction targets.

Sustainability Leaders Awards 2015: Early-bird deadline TODAY!

The early-bird deadline for one of the most prestigious awards schemes in the UK sustainability sector ends today (30 June).

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