Day: 8 May 2015

Heathrow expansion ‘within environmental limits’, air quality report confirms

Heathrow airport could expand without exceeding legal air quality levels, according to a new report published today (8 May) by the Airports Commission.

Prep school swaps fossil fuels for wood pellets

A Warwickshire preparatory school has taken 'a huge step towards zero-carbon' by swapping its old oil-boilers for biomass systems.

UK energy storage test bed powers up

Researchers at Newcastle University have switched on a unique energy storage test bed facility which should aid the adoption and deployment of the technology across the UK.

World’s largest renewables developer invests more than $1.4bn in emerging markets

The world's largest renewable energy developer SunEdison has agreed to buy 757MW of renewable projects across three continents in a flurry of deals announced on Thursday.

New Tory Government: 10 key points for green business

The results are in: it's five more years of David Cameron, with the Conservative Party enjoying an unexpected surge towards a full majority. But what does this all mean for green business and the environment?

Election 2015: Tories win majority, Greens retain seat

David Cameron will govern for all of the UK by winning a majority in the UK General Election, much to the surprise and disappointment of many green groups and renewable energy developers.

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