Day: 9 June 2015

Swansea Bay tidal power plant approved by DECC

It's official: Britain will be home to the world's first ever tidal lagoon energy project as Energy Secretary Amber Rudd has granted planning permission for a giant tidal power plant off the coast of Wales.

IRENA: Planet must triple energy storage capacity by 2030

Approximately 425GW of energy storage will be needed to support the planet's transition to 45% renewable energy by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Coca-Cola bottler targets 50% emissions cut and circular waste models

One of the world's largest soft-drink bottlers, Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), has set ambitious new targets for waste and emissions today, claiming that climate change is one of the most significant risks to its business.

Groundbreaking solar sail launched into space

A 'solar sail' which could be the first step to fossil-fuel free space exploration, has been successfully launched into space.

edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2015 officially open!

Entry has now opened for one of the most prestigious awards schemes in the UK sustainability sector - the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards.

London’s charging: Fire Brigade installs EV plug-in points

The London Fire Brigade has unveiled 156 electric-vehicle charging points at 76 fire stations and sites around the capital.

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