Day: 29 May 2015

Decc allocates £50m for renewables growth in developing countries

The UK government has pledged £50m funding to help encourage investment in renewable energy projects in developing countries.

Tesla to bring utility-scale battery system to Ireland

Tesla has announced that the first of its utility-scale Powerpack battery systems will be deployed in Ireland next year, under a new deal with energy storage firm Gaelectric.

Millions of barrels of oil extraction halted in Canada

At least 39 tar sands oil extraction projects have been frozen in Canada, as falling oil prices and divestment campaigns squeeze profits, according to campaign group Oil Change International.

UK landfill sites could each contain £90m of valuable metals

Each UK landfill site could contain up to £90m of valuable metals, according to a recent study from Cranfield University.

Zero-emissions black cab enters mass production

London's only operating zero-emissions capable black cab, the Metrocab, is going into volume production in Coventry next year.

VIDEO: How Interface is turning windscreens into carpets

Modular flooring manufacturer Interface has unveiled its latest green innovation, this time creating the world's first recycled latex substitute for carpets using laminate found in car windows.

Sustainability stats: This week in numbers

This week of sustainability news was dominated by the Queen's speech on Wednesday and the accompanying flurry of green legislation from the incoming Conservative Government.

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