News from 8 June 2015 on edie

Energy efficient homes: What can the Government do to help?

David Kemp, sustainability manager at Procure Plus, discusses how the newly-formed Government can support housing providers in upgrading the insulation of their solid-wall stock.

Energy

G7 leaders make historic pledge to phase out fossil fuels

The G7 summit of economic powers has thrown its weight behind a goal to phase out greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2100 in what has been hailed as an unequivocal sign on climate action.

Expanding fleet drives up Royal Mail emissions

The Royal Mail has seen a 3.6% rise in carbon intensity over the past year due to a growing delivery fleet and more delivery miles, but has revealed plans to boost vehicle efficiency.

Mobile phone contracts model due an upgrade, researchers claim

The 'frequent upgrades' business model for mobile phones is not fit for purpose if the industry is to deliver the transformational change needed to create a sustainable future, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

EWEA: Renewables laggards should pay into EU energy fund

EU members who are not contributing their fair share to the EU's 27% renewable energy pledge by 2030 should be forced to pay into a clean-energy fund, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has asserted.

Renewable electricity surge bolsters defence of onshore wind sector

Record-breaking figures from the UK renewables sector have prompted fresh calls for the Government to reconsider its proposed end to onshore wind subsidies.

Britain’s major retailers vow to end microbead use

Almost all of Britain's major retailers have pledged to phase out harmful microbeads from their own-brand cosmetic and beauty products, marking a major victory for environmentalists.

2020 vision: STA unveils master plan to make solar cheaper than fossil fuels

The ‘Solar Independence Plan for Britain’, released today (8 June), details how the Tories can

Day: 8 June 2015