Day: 13 May 2015

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine divests from coal companies

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine divests from coal companies.

Europe’s white vans are getting greener

The average van sold in Europe last year was around 2.4% more fuel-efficient to those sold in 2013, according to new data from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Cap-and-trade “best solution we can agree on” for climate change

Nearly two thirds of 'carbon experts' believe that a cap-and-trade carbon market is the "best method we can agree on" for reducing global emissions.

Recycling rates could drop without Government intervention, says ESA

The new Conservative Government is being urged to work closely with the waste-management sector to counteract an anticipated downturn in recycling rates across England.

Northern Ireland set for solar revolution with new funding offer

The renewable energy industry in Northern Ireland has received a welcome boost this week with the launch of a new fully-funded solar solution which could save businesses up to £320m.

IEMA and BRE form educational collaboration to plug sustainability skills gap

The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and BRE's training body, the BRE Academy, have formed a new partnership to develop sustainability training courses with a focus on the built environment.

$19bn e-waste black market ‘threatening the planet’

Up to 90% of the global electronic waste produced each year - worth nearly $19bn - is illegally traded or dumped, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

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